Notice from John Marshall reminding commanding officers of militia companies, that men whose public arms and accoutrements do not pass inspection at musters should be fined not more than two dollars.

Has delivered Monroe's letters to General George Rogers Clark and John Banks; discusses proceedings of the Virginia Assembly; Richard Henry Lee's services to the Assembly are lost forever and Colonel Harry (Henry "Light Horse Harry") Lee will probably take his place; mentions bills defining citizenship introduced by John Taylor and Colonel George Nicholas; tells of Joseph Jones bill and discusses Patrick Henry's style of oratory; relates the House being split upon the issue of exclusion of the Statute Staple men; discusses military warrants for land and Marshall's father, who set out for the western country on November 5. Original is located in the Draper Collection, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.

Blesses George Washington who resigned his commission of 23 December 1783; will put Monroe's letter to Major John Crittenden into the hands of General George Rogers Clarke, who will be in the western country in February, and who will pay close attention to Monroe's military warrant; mentions that the Speaker John Tyler has left Richmond; laments the passage of the bill excluding Virginian delegates to Congress from serving in the Virginian legislature; "Fear of the power of Congress I have ever considered as chimerical;" Colonel John Francis Mercer informed him of the passage in the Continental Congress of the resolution accepting Virginia's cession of the northwest territory. Original is located in the Monroe Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Has enclosed a bill of exchange for the one hundred dollars due Monroe as a Delegate to Congress, four dollars having been expended on his land warrant now in the hands of the Surveyor. Original is located in the James Monroe Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Claims he is unable to send money because inclement weather has hindered state tax collection; Samuel Ege and Monroe's former landlady, Mrs. Shera, are clamoring to be paid; mentions the impending marriage of "Little" John Stewart and "Kitty Hair" Catherine Hare; gossips about "artificial heat" of the courtships of Mr. Dunn and "your old acquaintance" Miss Shera, and of "Tabby" Tabitha Eppes who "has grown quite fat buxom, her charms...renovated," and her unsuccessful suitors: Edward Carrington, Young, Selden, Matthew Wright, and Foster Webb, Jr.; mentions other friends and state officials including Thomas Lomax, William Nelson, Jr., Beverley Randolph, and William Short. Original is located in the New York Public Library, New York City, New York.

Colonel William Grayson is not here, but Wilson Cary Nicholas is; a quorum was reached on Wednesday, May 12 and committees are being appointed; Patrick Henry arrived yesterday and is eager to have postponement of the tax collection; the Speaker John Tyler was chosen without a contest; tell Colonel John Francis Mercer that there lies £100 in the Treasury for him; John Marshall will tell Mercer's brother James in Fredericksburg the same; Major John Crittenden is again elected for Fayette County; asks him Monroe to deliver letters for him to Doctor Arthur Lee. Photostat, Monroe Papers, Library of Congress, Washingon D.C. Location of original is unknown.

Reports he delivered William Branch Giles's letter to Major Charles Magill while in Winchester, Virginia in August; discusses gaming act and several points concerning the case of Giles's client, Mr. Bell; Brother James Markham Marshall has arrived from Kentucky and will remain in town through October.

Congratulates him on his return from Montreal and the Northwest; he too wishes that the British debts resolutions had not been passed, because it tends to weaken the federal bands and provides a pretext for the British to retain possession of the forts on the lakes; Joseph Jones has introduced a bill to provide for seven annual payments for repayment to begin in April 1786; only bill that has been passed was one granting James Rumsey a 10 year monopoly to develop the machine in a steamboat; discusses rejected bills, including one encouraging intermarriage with the Indians; General Assessment and circuit court bills will probably be thrown out, even with the influence of Patrick Henry; Monroe's letter recommending Colonel John Francis Mercer did not arrive in time to appoint him to a position; Joseph James has replaced William Short, and Spencer Roane and Miles Selden, Jr. have replaced Meriwether Smith and Colonel William Christian; Edward Carrington was very disappointed in losing by one vote when Colonel Jack Nicholas walked out on the last ballot; John Marshall attempted too to promote Monroe's friend's interest, Wilson Nicholas, who is about to marry Miss Margaret]Smith of Baltimore; Marshall's father is willing to help Monroe in regards to Monroe's western lands, but Marshall's cousin Humphrey Marshall would be better able to; discusses relative merits of selling or keeping Monroe's western lands. Photostat, Monroe Papers, Library of Congress, Washington D.C. Location of original is unknown.

Invitation to dinner; on verso is poem "Extempore at the Convention in Virginia," written by Morris, satirizing the slowness of the proceedings of the Virginia convention called to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Sends client a second subpoena as the first was never returned, concerning a suit in Chancery Court which involved title to land in Fauquier County, Virginia; asks that any depositions or affidavits be forwarded to him.

Petition of John Marshall acting on behalf of Robert Morris requesting that the High Court of Chancery of the Commonwealth of Virginia subpoena William Alexander and Company, compelling them to make a full accounting of their dealings while employed as tobacco agents in Virginia for Morris.

In response to a letter of Washington's, John Marshall discusses the legalities of caveats and land patents. Original is located in the Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Discusses general English legal history of intestacy, and Virginia's laws concerning priority of payment of a decedent's debts by an executor.

Indenture conveying Philip and Caroline Turpin's Richmond lot number 786 to John Marshall. Original is located in the Collection of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, on deposit at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.

Asks for Thomas Walker's account rendered to John Syme for other materials which will help him John Marshall to argue Walker's court case. Original is located in the Page Walker Manuscripts, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Gives Colonel Reuben Lindsay an order upon John Marshall for twelve pounds. Original is located in the Nicholas Papers, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Discusses John Marshall's financial obligations to him, including £20 for a chariot; asks him to pay governor Henry Lee for a hogshead of wine for him; mentions he is setting out immediately for Williamsburg.

Advises Francis Walker to take testimony showing the value of his lands which formerly belonged to Mr. Nicholas Meriwether in preparation of his case; discusses Walker's other case against William Cabell. Original is located in the Page Walker Manuscripts, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Virginia.

The case will probably be heard in March and Mrs. Turnbull's presence will not be material; the subjects which the testimony should point to are the fortune of Mr. Turnbull, the injury done that of Mrs. Turnbull, and the expenses she has incurred since the separation; if Charles Lee can learn that, he will prove himself useful in Alexandria. Original is located in the Collection of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, on deposit at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.

John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to David Jones, Eastown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Note asking Jones to pay Garrett Cottringer $100; the bill is endorsed on the verso "February 11 1794 Reed Payment, Garrett Cottringer." Original is located in the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Respectfully declines the Office of Attorney General of the U.S. because of his current business in Richmond. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Has transmitted to the clerk of Dumfries a transverse to the Fauquier inquest; hopes that it will be determined by means of a demurer at the next terms; discusses why he wishes this. Original is located in the Collection of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, on deposit at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.

Has just arrived safely in Philadelphia, and waits impatiently for the arrival of Mr. Alexander Campbell before considering a British debts case; John Marshall's own case may not be taken up; mentions attending the theatre and compares Philadelphia's favorite actress, Mrs. Marshall, to Richmond's Mrs. Anne West Bignall; has not yet heard from his brother, James Markham Marshall; sends greetings to his children.

Richmond, Virginia Deed of land based on a 28 December 1794 contract between John Marshall and John McCreery. In which John Marshall sells 1,640 acres in Clarke County, Kentucky, near Strouds Station which had been patented to Marshall on 11 March 1784. At dollars per acre, McCreery pays Marshall £500 as a down payment, with the balance to be paid when full title is proved. The deed is recorded under the Seal of the General Court of Virginia on 15 June 1801.

Upset at the news of Rawleigh Colston's loss, and of the postponement of John Marshall's visit to Buckpond, stating "the thoughts of seeing you once more...is a principle means of keeping me alive"; is pleased with his son's "part...in the present Storm"; would like to see his grandsons but fears the journey would tax their youthful constitutions; discusses his potential bequests of his property to the family; mentions he has paid taxes on John Marshall's military land, but not on that which he gave to his grandson, Thomas Marshall in Fayette County, Kentucky; thinks that "the political Horizon [is about] to clear up"; asks Marshall to notify Colonel Edward Carrington that John Marshall has sent Mr. Peyton Shorts's accounts to Mr. Oliver Wolcott.

Discusses Mr. John Eyre and James Nimmo, two of Virginia's electors in the presidential election of 1796; comments upon the distribution of Virginia's electoral votes between Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Clinton, Aaron Burr, General George Washington, Pinckney, and John Adams; the Virginia Assembly displays its former hostility to Federalism; hopes North Carolina will not "tread the crooked path of Virginia"; will furnish Alexander James Dallas with John Marshall's argument in the British debts case. Original is located in the Iredell Manuscripts, Duke University Library, Durham, North Carolina.

Tells of a day spent at Mount Vernon ("certainly one of the most delightful places in our country") on his way to Philadelphia via Alexandria; misses her so much as to send his man "Dick" to her with this letter; is treated well by his uncle James Keith in Alexandria; "I never was peremptory but I must now give you one positive order. It is be happy"; sends two letters which he accidentally carried off and asks her to send the one addressed to General Henry Young to Mr. John Hopkins, and to send the other to his brother, Thomas Marshall.

Thanks Rodney for informing him that some papers which had slipped out of his pocket were being held by Mr. McCullough at New Castle, whom he has requested to post them to Philadelphia. Original is located in the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses his voyage up the Chesapeake from Baltimore; mentions his first meeting with President John Adams; describes "heavy gloom" which hangs around the almost bankrupt Robert Morris and family; is impressed by the Vauxhall of Philadelphia and fashionable diversions; mentions estate of Mrs. Susan Hayward on the banks of the Schuylkil.

Is "extremely chagrined" at never receiving any mail from her; writes he will sail on the brig Grace for Amsterdam within the week to join General Charles Pinckney; discusses July 4th celebration of the Senators and Representatives.

Has received her letter of June 30; thanks Heaven for her improved health and warns her that "melancholy may inflict punishment" on her unborn child; mentions that Colonel Robert Gamble's wife would like to visit her; expects to sail by the beginning of next week at the latest and is upset at the delay; will finish his business and return as soon as possible; sends greetings to his children and mother-in-law; mentions the adjournment of Congress.

Sends this letter by Mr. Humphrey Marshall; attended the play Romeo and Juliet last night, and compares Mrs. Anne Bruton Merry's "Juliet" to Richmond's Mrs. Anne West Bignall's; visited Mrs. Susan Hayward and gossips about her rumored upcoming marriage to Henry Baring; complains about delayed departure and wearies of dining out, as he begins "to require a frugal repast with good cool water"; wishes "that we were looking back on our separation instead of seeing it before us."

Asks her to give a parcel of land deeds from John Banks to Hobe, which can be found in his pine desk in his office, to the clerk of the General Court; is impatient to get on board ship and away; wishes he had spent another week in Richmond; with tomorrow's departure of the Republican, Richard Brent, the last of the Virginia Congressmen will have left the city; "my spirits sink at parting with them."

Will board the Grace at New Castle on Sunday, July 18 and will hopefully arrive in Amsterdam by the end of August; should hear from him next in October; Mr. John Brown, his secretary, has just arrived on the last stage; received his son Tom's letter of July 6; dined yesterday at William Bingham's country seat on the Schuylkil; describes the table setting and Mrs. Anne Willing Bingham's dressing in the latest fashions; besides his Virginia relations, he most enjoys the company of Mr. Robert Morris's family.

Unfavorable winds have prevented them from reaching the open ocean; describes shipboard accommodations, provisions, and companions, including John Brown, John G. Gamble, the Captain of the ship, Mr. Willis, and two Dutch gentleman; has sent a letter to Winchester, Virginia for his son, Tom; instructs her how to reach him (John Marshall) by letter.

1200 or 1300 miles east of the Capes of Delaware, Marshall and the crew hailed a ship bound for America; has not been very seasick and has busied himself with reading; has arrived in Holland and sends news of his health and safety on the first America-bound ship.

The captain of a British frigate of Admiral Duncan's fleet at the mouth of the Texel boarded their ship on August 29 but treated them extremely politely upon learning that a US minister was on board; observed the Dutch fleet in the Texel ready to move on the British if negotiations at Lille failed; describes the internal politics of the French government: the Directory presses for war while the Council of Five Hundred desires peace, fearing the politicization of the French army; Lord Malmesbury (William Harris) is at Lille negotiating for peace between Britain and France; Charles Maurice de Talleyran Perigord, the French Minister of foreign affairs, has sent orders to French parts to grant immediate passports to the American envoys. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Arrived at the Hague and met with General Charles C. Pinckney on September 3; has just heard from an express from the Dutch minister at Paris to the Committee of Foreign Affairs about the Directory with the aid of the army moving against royalist and right wing opponents in the Directory, the Council of Five Hundred and the Council of Elders; discusses the impact which this coup d'etat of 18 Fructidor should have upon foreign policy; the French government is now in the hands of those unfriendly to peace, and the moderates willing to judge the American case with fairness have been removed; received news of Mr. Elbridge Gerry's intended departure from Boston on July 23 and will await his arrival in Rotterdam for a week before they leave for Paris. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Reached the Hague on August 3 and is very much pleased with General Charles C. Pinckney; had intended to set out for Paris immediately, but Pinckney received news from Elbridge Gerry on August 5 that he will arrive at the end of August; is perplexed and mortified at the delay; describes the Hague and its social life; mentions lack of companions for Pinckney's wife and daughter; has enjoyed the theatre even though he does not understand the language, and applauds the performances of Madame Louise Rosalie Lefebvre DuGrazon; the Directory's coup in Paris may abridge negotiations so as to occasion his return to America this fall, but he would resent such a circumstance even though he misses her immensely and is impatient to be with her again.

The reports on the revolution in Paris have been confirmed; discusses violations of the French constitution, under the hand of the army, the very essence of a republic is destroyed, but "French liberty may survive the shock it has sustained;" "All power is now in the undivided possession of those who have directed against us those hostile measures of which we so justly complain;" will set out for Paris on Monday with or without Elbridge Gerry; contrary to previous reports, negotiations still continue at Lille; their route to Paris is prescribed on their permit, probably to prevent their passing through Lille; Philippe Antoine and Merlin de Douai is chosen director to replace Barthelemey and Nicholas Francois de Neufchateau to replace Carnot; Mr. Noel, the minister of France at the Hague has just informed him that 1,500 people have been arrested at Lyons and that General Andre Massenais marching to Avignon to quell resistance there. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Includes a copy of the letter which the three submitted to the French minister of foreign affairs after waiting to be received for a month; they have yet to receive an answer to this November 11 letter, and the condemnation of American vessels continues; the following is written in a numeric cipher which is decoded in superscript: "Frequent and urgent attempts have been made to inveigle us again into negociation [sic] with persons not officially authorized, of which the obtaining of money is the basis...we have very little prospect of succeeding in our mission." Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Has enclosed an issue of the Conservateur, a Paris paper, as an example of the abuse of the U.S. by the French press; discusses the arrests of innocent American citizens in Paris, including the cases of Jesse Putnam, James V. Murray and his brother George W. Murray; discusses the situation of American merchant marines who, being forced ashore after their vessels were captured, have no choice but to become French privateers; "France resounds with the proposd [sic] invasion of England," but such talk may be designed merely to alarm Britain; discusses France's continental ambitions and Spain's situation; writes of the internal French political scene; encloses the November 7 issue of the Leyden gazette with news of Emmanuel Louis Henri Alexandre de Launay, comte D'Anteaigues and Joseph Fauche Fouche and the reports of Gillaume Alexandre Troncon Du Counaray and Antoine-Claire Thibaudeau; gives his opinion of the future French treatment of the U.S. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Has received no letters from her nor from his friends in the U.S.; will not be home until May and hopes that the Randolph's Executors case can be postponed until then; mentions amusements and dissipations of Paris; describes his new living arrangements with Madame de Villette.

Cannot settle or pay the accounts of American Consuls until the Congress of the United States acts on the matter; the three have agreed to transcend their powers to a limited extent in order to liberate distressed American seamen and return them to the United States.

Presents his compliments to Marshall; called at his lodgings twice this morning, but John Marshall was not in; regrets that he will not be able to dine with him due to a previous engagement. Original is located in the Collection of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, on deposit at Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.

Arrived in Richmond a week ago but hasn't been able to attend to his business because of his many callers and because of the heat; he enjoys the company of his three year old daughter, Mary; discusses the health of his son, John, who is cutting teeth.

Discusses Gerry's letter of 20 October 1798 to President John Adams, in which Gerry makes several misstatements about his part in the XYZ Affair, which Marshall now refutes point by point; "I must hope sir that you will think justly on this subject will thereby save us both the pain of an altercation..."

Apologizes for an article lately published listing the offices which Washington offered to him (John Marshall), with which he had nothing to do; the writer of the article, who obtained no information directly or indirectly from Marshall, "was unquestionably actuated by a wish to serve me and by resentment at the various malignant calumnies that have been so profusely bestowed on me." Original in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Is pleased with John Marshall's election to the Congress even though by a small majority; discusses the elections; asks him to inform him of the election results when all are known. Original is privately owned.

Will communicate the enclosures of Washington's last letter to Colonel Edward Carrington and Colonel William Heth when they arrive in town; comments upon the elections and the unexpected defeat of Colonel George Hancock and Major Haywood; discusses the composition of the new state legislature; and upon France's declaration of war upon Austria and its consequences. Original in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Discusses military appointments and recommends several officers, including Colonel John Cropper, General George Rogers Clark, General Thomas Posey, Colonel James Breckenbridge, Colonel Callohill Minnis, General Robert Porterfield of Augusta, General Joseph Blackwell of Fauquier, and Colonel Joseph Swearingean of Berkley; comments upon the death of Mr. Patrick Henry. Original is located in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Was unable to return the enclosed letter because he was out of town and his happy that Washington is not displeased that it was not transmitted to Colonel John Cropper; has just received Washington's second letter to that gentleman and will forward it immediately. Original is located in the Washington Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Indenture signed by Thomas Lord Fairfax leasing lands in the Manor of Leeds in Fauquier County, Virginia to Jesse Norman. Indenture of Isaac Arnold and Elija Arnold assigning the title of the Manor of Leeds to James K. Marshall. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Encloses a blank power of attorney in order to transfer and draw dividends upon his Pennsylvania Bank Stock which Mr. Pleasant has just remitted him; discusses land sales and the Manor of Leeds; discusses political situation and how the next election will affect their affairs; comments upon domestic unrest in regards to foreign affairs: " I look forward with more apprehension than I have ever done to the future political events of our country;" has just been informed of the total English defeat in Holland. Original is located in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Congratulates him on his marriage; the newspapers report Philadelphia mourning the death of General Washington; hopes that moderation and toleration will succeed the violence of the last session of Congress; party strife exasperates Pennsylvania; the Governor has threatened to turn out of office every man who voted against him. Location of original is unknown.

Replies to a letter which proposed a change of the law for collecting the internal revenue of the U.S. in nonintercourse law with France; mentions that popular feeling is against it, as the public sees it responsible for present low price of tobacco.

Has received her letter of August 5 and is pleased with her account of the children's behavior; approves of her sending the boys "upcountry;" Thomas Marshall's last letter contained no news of her health.

Has just returned from a visit to Mt. Vernon where the widowed Mrs. Washington appeared "tolerably cheerful;" hopes Polly would "show more firmness" as a widow; pleased with his young son, Jacqueline's, last letter and hopes his schooling with Mr. Burns will continue.

Indenture conveying John and Jane Foster's land in Hampshire County, West Virginia to John and James Marshall for $666.66. Original is located in the Collection of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, on deposit at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.

Discusses the results of the presidential election of 1800 in Maryland, New England, and Pennsylvania, stating that it is "an absolute certainty that any success in your state [South Carolina] elects him [Thomas Jefferson]." Original is located in the Pinckney Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Reproaches himself for forgetting to recommend Major Richardson to the commander of the 2nd Brigade, Virginia militia and does so now, hoping his neglect has not been a negative reflection of Richardson's abilities.

In compliance with John Jay's letter, President John Adams has directed a requisition to be made to the Governor of Lower Canada for the delivery of Thomas Jamieson, alias Charles Splendor, also known as Charles Johnston to the authorized person; the requisition and related documents are enclosed.

Secretary of State, John Marshall, grants to Francis Didier Petit de Villers, agent for the ship Parlementaire Benjamin Franklin, a passport. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses the difficulties involved in the present negotiations between King and the British commissioners; President John Adams informs him that an informal agreement will be satisfactory as it will be impossible to induce the British cabinet to abandon their principles; matters are left to his good judgment; the stipulation of a sum is better than the present unsettled situation. Original is located in the William M. Elkins Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

His financial embarrassments have prevented him from devoting time to writing the history or General Washington's life; sends Marshall a trunk containing Washington's books and papers, and an enclosed list thereof; wishes he weren't so ignorant of bankruptcy proceedings.

Presidential candidates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, have an equal number or votes, and thus the House or Representatives must decide the issue; Marshall aces not care which way the election goes, but "witnesses the anxiety of parties;" suspects the contest will be decided by South Carolina; even it Jefferson wins, Burr probably "will not surrender...all his pretensions to the office;" is chagrined by the late Federalist defeat and blames unfaithful men like Mr. Marston or Rhode Island who threw away their votes, as attributed in the letters to General Alexander Hamilton's pamphlet; the treaty with France is before the Senate; Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth has resigned and Mr. John Jay has been nominated in his place; looks forward to returning to Richmond in March and leaving behind forever his political career. Original is located in the Pinkney Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

An expression of the sentiments or respect which accompanied Vanderburgh's presidential commission to become a judge of Indiana Territory. Original is located in the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses the probable policies of the new Jefferson administration; they will strengthen the state governments at the expense of the Federal, transferring as many powers to the House of Representatives as possible; the cabinet will probably consist of James Madison as Secretary of State, Henry Dearborn as Secretary of War, Albert Gellatin or Abraham Baldwin as Secretary of the Treasury, maybe General Robert Smith as Secretary of the Navy, and Levi Lincoln or Robert R. Livingston as Attorney General; many of Jefferson's party are disposed to press on to war, but the government will probably excite as much hate and resentment as possible amongst the people against England without proceeding to actual hostilities; the ill conduct of the British cruisers and Vice Admiralty and the remonstrances of American merchants well serves this purpose; delay the completion of your mission until you hear from the new administration as the present agreement with the British would not be ratified. Original is located in the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Accepts Thomas Jefferson's offer to administer the Presidential oath of office to him. Original is located in the Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

Being sued by Virginia on a bond of security which he signed for Daniel Brodhead several years ago, Marshall has learned that the recipient of this letter was acquainted with the advertisements which Brodhead was required to post; he sends him a commission, therefore, and asks for his and Colonel Anderson's depositions concerning Brodhead and his business.

Is composing a history of General Washington's life and requests information about the war in the Southern states, because General Lincoln's letters to Washington in Marshall's possession do not tell much about the combined Franco-American operations at Savannah in 1779; send any important particulars respecting the siege of Charleston; is disgusted with the political world and hopes to see Pinckney in Richmond soon; asks about the political climate of South Carolina and thinks federalism may prevail in three districts in Virginia's state elections.

Discusses the mild but rainy weather and mentions various calamities which have befallen him: "15 silver dollars" of his "had worn through" his pocket "and sought their liberty in the sands of Carolina;" and when his man Peter unpacked his clothes, he discovered that he had not packed any of Marshall's breeches; "I thought I shou'd be sans culotte only one day," but all the town's were too busy to work for him; "I have the extreme mortification to pass the whole term without that important article of dress..."

Thanks him for an oration which he sent on the death of Alexander Hamilton; hopes that Hamilton's death will cast some odium upon dueling; was not aware that he had played a part in producing the commercial meet in Baltimore; did not know he resigned the emoluments of his military service. Original printed in Dann, Mason Memoirs.

Has received Marshall's November 2 letter requesting information for Marshall's history of General Washington's life, and will send his recollections of many transactions as soon as he can put them to paper; Marshall should also contact Colonel Bushrod Washington; will send the book Campaigns of 1780 and 1781, supposedly written with Tarleton's assistance, which contains more official documents than any other work and correct plans of some of the actions, if it will be of any use.

Arrived at her mother's yesterday, and found her not as well as he had hoped; her sisters are well; forgot to pay his brother Charles five dollars for Marshall's son John's schooling; things are badly conducted at Marshall's plantation. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.

Discusses the problems of the Fairfax lands and the people of Winchester; will endeavor to raise a considerable part of the money required for payment. Original is located in the Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Asks for the money which John Ambler owes him for payment for land; needs it to make his own payment to Mr. Fairfax, which fact John Ambler knew; Marshall's brother William will take the contract off Ambler's hands if desired. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Takes no offense at Marshall's printing of Adams's letters to General Washington in Marshall's biography of Washington; in detailing the events of the last years of Washington's life, Marshall "will run the gauntlet between two influential factions, armed with scorpions...;" but such an investigation must be made; comments upon Adams appointing General Washington to head of the army. Original is privately owned.

Has received Marshall's letter enclosing Colonel Thurston's deed; did not hear about Marshall's suit with Stevens; Fitzhugh's note is in Williams's hand but has yet to get process executed on him as he stays at different places in Maryland and can't be easily found; discusses arrangements made for their nephew Tom, with their brother William. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Has received Marshall's letter enclosing Colonel Thurston's deed; did not hear about Marshall's suit with Stevens; Fitzhugh's note is in Williams' hand but has yet to get process executed on him as he stays at different places in Maryland and can't be easily found; discusses arrangements made for their nephew Tom, with their brother William. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville,Virginia.

Discusses politics and report of Mr. Chesnut that the Democratic Party in South Carolina would unquestionably support Pinckney; the late convention at New York confided that "unless this point can be gained...we [the Federalists] shall again miscarry;" no times have been more perilous than the present because of the internal changes wrought "by a party always hostile to our constitution" and because of even greater external threats; if the present foreign policy with France is continued, the United States "will soon become an empty name" and will no longer be independent; has spent his time on agricultural pursuits instead of professional duty, and scarcely ever reads a newspaper, but the nation's troubles are too serious for him to continue to do so; the Virginia Federalists may win three or four seats in the next Congress, but there is no hope for the presidential election. Original is located in the Pinckney Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Requests him to pay James Brown one thousand dollars when Marshall's quarterly salary accrues on October 1. Original is located in the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Richmond Federalists have mutinied, and have recommended to their brethren throughout Virginia to support the Monroe ticket; was out of town but attempts to explain the reasons for such action. Original is located in the Pinckney Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Is honored to be chosen as a corresponding member of the Massachusetts Historical Society; as he will not return to Washington, D.C. until February, perhaps some member of Congress might find room in his baggage for the volume Eliot mentioned. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Asks him to send the collections of the Society. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses arrangements being made with Mr. Willing and Francis to take Marshall's two sons, John and James Keith Marshall, into their counting house when they reach the age of 16; outlines their recommended course of study before then; Mr. Waln(?) will receive Marshall's other son, Edward Carrington Marshall, into his mercantile establishment, if the precarious state of the country's commerce permits it, when he comes of age; asks if he should send his half-pipe of wine to Richmond by way of Norfolk.

Acknowledges letters of April 22, 29, and 30. Outlines patents to Virginia land. Philip Pendleton, Anderson, and Hunter involved in caveat; advises against use of treasury warrant for 1,180 acres. Colston. Decision in Hunter and Fairfax case, decided in favor of Hunter. Asks Lee's opinion as to appeal to Supreme Court; John Marshall favors appeal; sending record; Jones to be engaged as attorney to help Lee. Cause precedent for pending caveats if Supreme Court "against us," save expense; if "in our favor," probably respected or ascertain points for ultimate determination "in our favor."

Is gratified by the compliments Marshall paid to him in his last letter, and hopes to continue his service to the country; has not learned if Serruier is charged with any special orders to the government; Turreau has for some time desired to return to France; asks Marshall for a proper statement of an anecdote concerning Temple Franklin and Benjamin Franklin Bache's unsuccessful attempts to establish a newspaper, which Marshall related to him last year.

Upon his return from the "laborious relaxation" of his farm, he found President Madison's message, the report of the committee of foreign relations, and the declaration of war against Great Britain. Original is located in the Monroe Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Accepts his invitation to dine with him.

Accepts his invitation to dine with him on Wednesday.

Cannot direct the special court Tazewell requested because the law authorizing a circuit judge to perform the duties of a district judge is limited only to the case of the disability of an existing district judge, and does not extend to the case of a vacancy of that office; has notified the Secretary of State of the public hardships if an appointment is postponed.

Received a copy of his book, Historical Letters, and asks Mr. Pleasant to sign him up as a subscriber; comments favorably upon the work, a comparative history of the nations of the world. Location of original is unknown.

Received his check for $500 and letter upon his return from North Carolina; will receive four sets of The Life of Washington from Mr. Mason Locke Weems; discusses a case of Admiralty business which he had just heard in circuit court and asks for Bushrod Washington's opinion; is anxious to terminate next court's business so he can devote himself to the farm.

Discusses whether the power to pass bankruptcy laws resides in the states or in the federal government; discusses part of Constitution which inhibits passage of "law impairing the obligation of contracts" and how it relates to bankruptcy laws; says Bushrod Washington heard the argument and his opinion could be relied upon better than his.

Frederick County Virginia Court release proved to John Marshall and James M. Marshall sworn to by Charles Magill, Henry Daingerfield, Thomas McKewan, and Leroy Daingerfield. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Asks what provision is made for them at their session; will he make accommodations for them; asks "Are we to have peace; or is the war to be continued till we are dismembered?"

Notice written by Marshall while in Washington D.C. advertising for the return of a strayed or stolen bay saddle horse and offering a liberal reward for it. Location of original is unknown.

Asks Bushrod Washington to ask the counting house of Messrs. Willing Francis if they are still willing to take John Marshall's fifteen year old son James,now a student at Cambridge, into their firm.

Has made inquiries in response to his letter; land for which taxes are unpaid before August will be sold; payment can be made to the Sheriff of the county; discusses George Washington letters and how he thinks they should be published; asks him to settle a newspaper account for him.

Encloses a copy of a letter from Robert Colston in which Colston complains of John Ambler's withholding payment and threatens Ambler with a lawsuit; suggests that Ambler give Mr. Colston an order on Mr. Smith for the amount in question with as little delay as possible. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses civil admiralty jurisdiction about which he had formed an opinion from the characters in a case of piracy not from precedent; wishes him to discuss revision of "The Life of George Washington" with Mr. Wayne while he is in Philadelphia; explains his ideas for the organization of the work; says it must be prepared at leisure and not offered until there is a demand for it.

Encloses a memorandum from the Auditors' office concerning William Marshall's lands in Nason and Franklin counties, Kentucky, and a letter which he wishes delivered to his sister Jane (Marshall) Taylor; she desired him to engage a house for her at Fauquier Court House. Encloses a memorandum from the Filson club.

After reading the recipient's address to the New York Historical Society, he sends him his thoughts on the study of history.

Discusses the Washington social life; is impressed with the French minister and his wife; William Wirt arrived yesterday but he brought no letters; warns her to take enough blankets to arm herself against the intense cold when she goes to Chickahominy on February 21.

Asks Marshall to administer the Presidential oath to him.

Agrees to administer the Presidential oath of office to James Monroe. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Has read in Jaquelin[Marshall's last letter news of her ill health, and advises her not to expose herself to the cold in her fears of being too warm; he is in good health and is busily employed. Letter on verso from John Marshall, to his son John, discussing farm matters, and asking him to receive the overseer's letter concerning such things as preparing the soil with plaster of paris, grubbing, cutting, and burning; does not want him to send packages by post, but by private conveyance if available; sends him a note for $60 to pay Mr. Cocke for 20 barrels of corn; asks about James Keith Marshall and hopes he has engaged in a course of reading.

Encloses a letter from General Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, which he has been unable to deliver in person, as the General had instructed; saw Judge Bushrod Washington several months earlier, and was informed by him that Mr. Graham returned to Lafayette the General's papers, which Marshall had borrowed. Includes letter, 22 April 1817, from Marquis de Lafayette, La grange, France, to John Marshall, United States, Virginia. Introducing his friend Mark des Caves; praises Marshall's biography of Washington and says that most of his correspondence with Washington was lost during the French Revolution; mentions the copies of Washington's letters to him, which he desires to be returned to him by Bushrod Washington; recommends M. desCaves to him John Marshall.

Is unable to accept his invitation to dine with him because of his health.

Requests that his case before the Supreme Court be given a day's respite as the extremes of weather have incapacitated him.

Has received and finally read the address which he presented to the New York Historical Society; was much pleased with its clarity and lucid arrangement, and feels the public would like to see more from his pen. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Asks for information about nail making machines in Boston, for a friend of his who might like to purchase one; the opinion in the Banks case "has roused the sleeping spirit of Virginia" and will be attacked in the papers. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Asks him to purchase books for John Marshall's nephew, Taylor, who is at school in Kentucky; makes arrangements to pay the bookseller and Deiplaine, and to have him send the volumes, including "Terence [sic] Livy in Latin, Longinus, Thucydides, Demosthenes in Greek, also Xenophens retreat of the 10,000" to John Marshall's brother, Doctor Louis Marshall, in Kentucky; discusses dissatisfaction of Virginian politicians with the Supreme Court's opinion on the Bank question; "we shall be denounced bitterly in the papers...and we shall undoubtedly be condemned as a pack of consolidating aristocratics;" mentions unexpected and long unheard of financial distress of Richmond merchants.

Extracted from a letter of Joseph Story's to John Marshall describing a $1000 nail-making machine invented by Mr. Perkins, and used extensively in the Amesbury Factory near Salem, Massachusetts; also describes two different, less expensive models patented by Mr. Reed, and discusses arrangements for their sale and delivery.

Discusses an error in his published manuscript of a court decision which John Marshall wishes Mr. Bronson to correct.

Discusses the gross misrepresentations the Democratic-Republicans have attributed to the Court's opinion in the Bank case in order to excite ferment in the masses; asks his advice on a case in Admiralty Court, that the Little Charles, libeled for violating the 1808 Embargo Act. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

If the publication of his John Marshall work has not yet commenced, he would rather have the signature changed to "A Constitutionalist"; the letters of Amphyction and of Hampden have had more influence in the country than in Richmond; hopes some respectable legislators will refute them. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Questions Joseph Story about an admiralty case concerning the hypothecation of a vessel belonging to the port of Richmond; discusses legal principles of hypothecation in general in the United States; does not think that a piece in the Boston papers should be republished, Mr. Wheaton's appendix; leaves the opinion in the militia case for Story to write. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses the legal principles of hypothecation and maritime law as Joseph Story sees them in regards to a case in New York, and concludes that the chief-question is "whether the ports of the different states are to be deemed foreign ports in respect to the rights of the hypothecation or of implied lien"; in Story's district, as well as in South Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, they are; Story "is open to argument and will follow in a better path. And as the advancement of the law, and not merely of our private opinions should be the great ambition of all judges, I am quite content to yield to the judgement of others."

Mentions a trial at Richmond for piracy and discusses the lack of international law regarding the same; writes of his subscription to Mr. Bronson's Gazette of the United Stateswhich has become the Union. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Discusses constitutional issues involving piracy, the slave trade, and the Supreme Court; mentions Littleton Waller Tazewell.

Has not formed an opinion of the case which was remanded to the circuit court of Pennsylvania; congratulates him on the prospect of a full docket in New Jersey and upon his empty one in North Carolina; he called on Mr. Blair, the President of the Bible Society, who says Bushrod was a permanent member of the society and in arrears for the years 1816-1819; was frozen on the Rosaline, has scarcely thawed out.

Hopes none of the papers of George Washington have miscarried; sent the last ones to Bushrod Washington by a coal vessel of Alexandria; has employed a person to copy the pre-Revolutionary letters of General Washington, and John Marshall will himself copy the military letters in his possession after Bushrod Washington informs him in which volume they will be published; he John Marshall will also proceed to copy the letters written between the close of the war and the adoption of the constitution, and has retained no others.

Encloses an affidavit stating that he John Marshall lost the certification meant for Thomas Marshall and asks Bushrod Washington to send from Philadelphia a bond to be executed; has received from Mr. Ward of Salem a copy of a letter written by Mr. William Fairf to Captain Clarke of Salem dated Belvoir, 2 February 1749, which states that "Major Washington [has] just returned from London whither he lately went to get his arrears of pay be put on the establishment of half pay..." concludes that this cannot be George Washington; poses questions about George Washington's genealogy; asks Bushrod Washington to talk with the editor of Langhornes' Plutarch while in Philadelphia about an anecdote concerning George Washington selling his old charger.

Discusses Mr. Moorehead's purchase of Mr. Johnson's land in Fauquier County; wheat and other crops are doing well. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Describes being thrown by a horse; will bring the letters they agreed to copy to Washington; wishes him to speak again with Mr. Wayne about a second edition of the life of George Washington; recommends that Mr. Mason Locke Weemshave a subscription paper for the letters and life at the same time; thinks they should reduce the charges on the life to half a dollar per volume, then the second volume might be sold for two dollars a volume.

Hopes Bushrod's health will improve so he can come visit at the end of the month so they can deliver opinions on various cases including the one from Virginia "which has exerted so much commotion in our legislature." The case involves an act of Congress allowing a lottery in Washington, D.C. with ticket sales in Virginia contrary to Virginia law. See "A Substitute Proposed by Mr. Miller, of Powhatan, for the Report and Resolutions Concerning the Citation of the Commonwealth to Answer a Complaint Before the Supreme Court of the United States" (JK1591 .V5 1821).

A letter of James Keith Marshall's informed John Marshall of her return from Chickahominy; hopes that the celebrations of the 22nd did not disturb her too much; Judge Bushrod Washington is not well; John Marshall is very busy at Court; dines out frequently and eats too much; does not attend the continual gay parties in Washington. Including letter on verso from John Marshall to his son James Keith Marshall, asking about the health of Jacob, one of the slaves; tells him to purchase as much clover seed as he can if he does not get the money from Smith.

Hopes his health was not injured by his traveling to Philadelphia to perform his circuit duties; mentions case in his circuit involving merchants indebted to the U.S. on duty bonds; recommends the writings of Algernon Sidney.

Asks his opinion of legalities of a case concerning insolvency and priority of payment to creditors; the Supreme Court opinion in the Lottery case virulently assaulted in the newspapers, especially by Algernon Sidney in the Enquirer who is "supposed to be the champion of the state rights...[but] really is the champion of dismemberment;" is anxious to hear if Joseph Story and Daniel Webster's amendment to the Massachusetts constitution was approved by the people or not. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses legal principles of partnership, joint property and the priority of the payment of debts under English and American bankruptcy laws; writes of the federal government; reports on the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention; will send on the next vessel for Richmond some Salem fish and a recipe on how to cook them.

Thanks him for his opinion on the case on which he John Marshall consulted him; has enclosed the letter from Mr. James Madisonto General Washington which John Marshall had selected last winter but forgot to send; discusses the legal matter of inland and foreign bills and hypothecation relating to the New York case.

Is grateful for his expressions of esteem; hopes the harmony of the bench will never be disturbed; discusses Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's doubts of the Supreme Court as the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional questions; comments upon Jefferson's character and influence over the people; encloses Algernon Sidney's essays with their weak argument and violent language; in the Virginian newspapers "not a pen is drawn in support of the sound principles of the constitution of the Union...I look elsewhere for safety." Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Has received the fish and will cook it according to instructions; discusses Mr. Hall and his intended publication of Algernon Sidney's essays and asks if he Joseph Story can prevent it; Mr. Caedwell has not yet sent the volume of the debates of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention; discusses the designs of the Democratic-Republicans in attacking the Supreme Court; questions him about a case involving William McKinly, a tax collector, and his depositions. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Asks him to join him at dinner on Tuesday at 4 o'clock.

Makes arrangements for Tazewell's deposition to be taken on 23 May; if General Robert Barraud Taylorand Mr. Blair are out of town, send for magistrates and have the necessary steps taken.

2 pages. Photostat of Autograph Letter Signed. Has received the President's message to Congress concerning internal improvements, "a question which very much divides the opinions of intelligent men;" "a general power over internal improvements, if to be exercised by the Union, would certainly be cumbersome to the government, of no utility to the people. But to the extent you recommend, it would be productive of no mischief, and of great good;" he John Marshall despairs that such a measure will be adopted. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Has found in the Journal of the House of Delegates that the bill for confiscating Lord Fairfax's estate passed in January 1786, but was defeated in the Senate; discusses the role of the Supreme Court in deciding cases relating to treaties; will not be at Happy Creek before 6 August; will also visit Cumberland, Mr. Colston's and maybe Bath.

Grants power of attorney to Leigh to make or endorse any notes given by Edward Colston, James Marshall or James Markham Marsha for the purpose of paying a debt to the Bank of the United States due from Nimrod Farrow or from the estate of Turner Dixon. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Asked Mr. Williams about the information he Jaquelin B. Harrie desired; Williams wrote that he gave his letter to the delegate from Florida, who has yet to answer it.

Discusses his trip from Richmond and the rainy weather; did not find Mr. Skinker at home, so arrived last night at his friend General Blackwell's, who is almost blind; Thomas Marshall was there earlier electioneering; the election will be closer than he John Marshall had originally thought.

Met his son, Edward Carrington Marshall; introduced him to several gentlemen in Boston, and recommended him to the President of Harvard College; made arrangements for Edward Carrington Marshall to live in Cambridge and to be tutored until rooms at the College are assigned after commencement; discusses Edward Carrington Marshall's expenses; takes great pleasure in aiding him in all measures; discusses his John Marshall latest decision on the Cashier of the Branch Bank of the United States; is anxious about the appointment of Supreme Court Judge Henry B. Livingston's successor.

Thanks him for his friendly attentions to John Marshall's son, Edward Carrington Marshall; gives his opinion of the case of the Bank of the United States v. Dandridge; alarmed at the rumored successor of their "much lamented friend" Supreme Court Justice Henry B. Livingston. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses libels against his father, John Lowell, and against himself; encloses letters to editors printed in local papers in defense.

Received his letters of 25 and 28 October and was astonished to learn that he feels Marshall deliberately and unnecessarily "altered expressions which would be construed into the imputation of a crime..., against a gentleman..."; there was no evidence in the cases decision that Lowell's testimony was disregarded or discredited-- "the opinion speaks for itself."

Brother Bushrod Washington had to adjourn the court at Philadelphia because of his illness; discusses a case on John Marshall's circuit concerning the American ship, Pilot, captured by pirates and later recaptured by a squadron under Commodore David Porter; comments upon the extreme bitterness of Mr. John Adams, whom he still respects, and the publication of some of his correspondence. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Received the President's message to Congress, and thanks him for his mark of polite attention; he John Marshall too thinks that "we cannot look on the present state of the world with indifference." Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Thanks him for the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. Original is located in the University of Virginia on deposit at John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Was uneasy that she heard of his accident before his letter reached her; his fall has kept him from court longer than he had expected; feels pain only when he moves; doctors say he is mending faster than they had expected; is treated with a great deal of kindness and attention; wives of the cabinet members call on him; passes the long hours of the night by thinking of her and their early life together.

Will soon return to Richmond by steamboat; makes arrangements to have his servant, Oby, meet him at the dock to carry his portmanteau; is not able to use his arm; was surprised to see John and Elizabeth Alexander Marshall, who were in town because the boat on which they traveled was being repaired, and they were making their way to Baltimore by stage.

Missed seeing him at Hanover Court House on Monday, presumably because of the cloudiness of the weather; will be there next court day to meet him unless it is inconvenient, in which case Tom should let John Marshall know immediately. Original is located in the Virginia State Library, on deposit John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Has just finished reading the copy of his "Dissertation on the Nature and Extent of the Jurisdiction of the Courts of the United States," which he sent to John Marshall; thanks him for the flattering manner in which he discusses some of Marshall's opinions. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Thanks for sending a copy of his message to Congress; regrets that Monroe is retiring, but congratulates him on his presidency.

Reached Washington yesterday and paid his accustomed visit to the President; Marshall occupies the same room as last year; neither Judge William Johnson or Joseph Story has arrived, and Thomas Todd is close to death; the roads were so good for the winter, he was glad he did not take the steamboat; rode from Hanover Courthouse to Fredericksburg with a Mrs. (Booth) Stone; dined with his aunt Keith on Sunday; his nephew, William Marshall, visited him on Saturday; hopes that Mr. Picket has filled the ice house already.

Discusses presidential election of 1824; ascribes it to the letters of Kremer and to Mr. Vanraensaeller's reluctant last-minute vote for John Quincy Adams; speculates about the Cabinet; including Mr. Crawford's refusal of the Treasury, and Henry Clay's rumored acceptance of the State Department. Original is located in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Has received letters from his son and from his nephew, George, and has learned of the marriage of his John Marshall nephew, Edward Colston, who has moved to Honeywood, Berkeley County, Virginia; asks her to inform Mr. Cole that he John Marshall has received his new black suit, and that George Kremer will soon print "a most scurrilous piece of abuse against Henry Clay," an anonymous letter in the Columbia Observer accusing him of bargaining with John Quincy Adams to give his support in the presidential election in return for the office of Secretary of State; Polly's cousin, Mrs. Walker, thanked him for his check and the subscription raised for her by the members of Congress.

Asks him to accept a copy of his colonial history; congratulations him on the successful termination of his political career. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Is much honored by his election to the Bunker Hill Monument Association and asks what his membership will entail.

Has received his letters and documents stating Monroe's claims on the U.S.; expects that Monroe will receive as much as has ever been allowed to others for similar services. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Thanks her for her letter recommending Caldwell, but he has already pledged himself to another person seeking office.

In response to John Marshall's requests in his last letter, John Sergeant is enclosing copies of Mr. Giles' speech found in Dunlap and Claypoole's 16 December 1796 paper and in the Aurora of the 15th sources located at the (?) Library; and germane to his biography of Washington.

Legal brief of the case of Cooper and Gilliam v. Field et. al, a case involving the illegal sale of escaped slaves.

Thanks him for a copy of John Marshall's history of the English colonies of North America which Joseph Story delivered a few weeks earlier; quotes Lord Kames (?) from his The Gentleman Farmer; "I disregard the present rebellion of our Americans; for they will soon be reduced to obedience;" discusses present westward movement of the American population and predicts a new western confederacy of the movement of the national capital westward in the next generation; comments upon John Marshall's statements on slavery, mentioning Colonel Edward Carrington's and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's views on miscegenation and the Colonization Society's efforts; discusses Georgia's Governor George M. Troup's detested views on the slaves and Creek Indians, which seem to be held by most Georgians, who would defy the authority of the Union if they dared; that authority rests on "the purity, the intellegence and the firmness" of the Supreme Court; hopes John Marshall long remains at the head.

Has read Mr. William Branch Giles's latest article in the Richmond Enquirer on John Quincy Adams, which attributes his John Quincy Adams's "past conversion to Jeffersonism" to "his own personal promotion and aggrandizement;" Giles claims that Adams's message indicated his intentions to introduce unlimited powers into the government, but Pickering disagrees; discusses Adams's policies regarding internal improvements, a national university, and the promotion of agriculture, all of which Washington recommended, and their constitutionality; discusses Giles, his character, and his political ambitions; writes of James Monroe's and William Pinckney's treaty with Great Britain and their letter to Congress, Monroe's bid for the Presidency, and his subsequent reconciliation with Jefferson; mentions Secretary of the State Robert Smith's correspondence with the British Minister Jackson; his resignation, and published defense; discusses the death of Virginian US District Court Judge Cyrus Griffin and the appointment of his successor John Tyler, ex-Governor of Virginia; which was made to make room for Monroe as Governor; Monroe was appointed to the State Department, "the vestibule to the President's Palace," when Smith resigned; discusses Jefferson's motives for not laying the treaty with Great Britain before Congress; concludes with Joseph Hopkinson's thoughts on Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.

Left Alexandria for Washington a day early because the weather was good for traveling; he, Bushrod Washington, and Gabriel Duval await the arrival of their brother Justices Joseph Story and Smith Thompson; Judge Johnson went by way of Norfolk and will not arrive till Wednesday or Thursday; Judge Thomas Todd is unable to make the journey; discusses his journey and health: "I am under the persecution of the influenza;" will open the court and wait on the President tomorrow.

Discusses his daily routine and his health; Judge Joseph Story arrived today; he was delayed a week in Philadelphia by influenza; discusses a loan of $200 to Thomas Marshall, his son; has received three invitations for dinner parties this week; discusses the gaiety of the Washington social scene; jests about his niece Lucy Fisher marrying Dr. Daniel Norborne Norton and persuading him to run for Congress.

Marshall's son John passed through the city, but he did not have a chance to see him; was pleased to hear that she was well, expecting "the uncommon warmth of the season had relaxed your system so as to distress your feelings;" he enjoys his usual health; "was at a very great crowd at Mrs. John Quincy Adams' drawing room;" dined yesterday with Mr. John Randolph of Roanoke who is as much engaged in party politics as he has always been.

John Marshall's son John passed through the city, but he did not have a chance to see him; was pleased to hear that she was well, expecting "the uncommon warmth of the season had relaxed your system so as to distress your feelings;" he enjoys his usual health; "was at a very great crowd at Mrs. John Quincy Adams's drawing room;" dined yesterday with Mr. John Randolph of Roanoke who is as much engaged in party politics as he has always been.

Has received his letter expressing his interest in the position of the clerk of the Supreme Court; the applicants are numerous and worthy; recalls their former acquaintance, and is confident in his competence, but wants to make such an important appointment "without any pre-engagements." Original is located in the Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.

Replies to his letter recommending Mr. Randall for the vacant office in the Clerkship of the Supreme Court; discusses his feelings regarding the appointment; has been having trouble with famine and drought. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Discusses marriage arrangements of his son Edward Carrington Marshall with the Judge's daughter.

Apologizes for his last letter of 15 September 1826; did not realize that Fay was opposed to Edward Carrington Marshall's marriage to Fay's daughter; "I hope Edward has received notice of your decision... It will be [a] kindness to awaken him as soon as possible from the dreams of happiness in which he has been too long indulging."

Has finally discovered the letters in the Aurora from 23 October to 5 November 1795 written by the "Calm Observer" relating to the charge of illegal payment of the President's salary and the replies thereto by Alexander Hamilton and O. Wolcott; these were not written by William Branch Giles; Judge Bushrod Washington had to break up his court because of ill-health.

Has received his letter by Mr. Doddridge; apologizes for any inconvenience which may be caused by the disposal of the letters of recommendation which the recipient sent by Mr. Rowan and Colonel Johnson.

Discusses legal principles involved in the Fairfax lands case. Original is located in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Has seen in the papers discussions between his brother Johnson(?) and Timothy Pickering respecting Count Pulaski and the Battle of Germantown; "with the exception of Judge Peters, yourself, Mr. Wolcott I can scarcely find any person who was conspicuous on the great theatre of our country when I first began to mix in public affairs;" asks if he will travel south to Washington; discusses George Washington and his firmness of character. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Encloses a check on the bank of Winchester for $600 to be endorsed to Mr. Smith; was surprised that the sale of the land was $200 less than he thought; Alexander Marshall informed him John Marshall that he settled $200 which he owed him with Mr. Smith; finished cutting his wheat and rye last week; his corn has suffered from the cold wet spring and now from drought; discusses weather and crop pests.

Discusses the science of agriculture and whether or not it should be taught at a university. Location of original is unknown.

Has read the review which will be published in the forthcoming January 1828 edition of the North American Review of John Marshall's History of the Colonies; encloses a copy of it; hopes to meet him in January and introduce Mrs. Story to him.

Has received his flattering letter and biography of him and warmly expresses his gratitude; accommodations for Mrs. Story may be had at Mr. Rapine's in Washington; discusses the present contest for the Presidency; fears that "our constitution is not to be so long lived as its real friends have hoped."

Thanks him for a copy of his speech on "retrenchment and reform;" intended to call on him, but the pressure of official duties and the indolence of age have prevented it. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Must decline his invitation to be his companion on the Potomac because of his ill health; Mr. Sheppherd has given a good account of "our Jacobin Banker's Clerk"; discusses Sheppherd's and the clerk's lives.

Begs him to accept his portrait painted by Mr. Chester Harding in Washington as a token of his sincere and affectionate friendship; will not send it to Richmond until Mr. Horatio Greenough casts his bust; enjoyed a pleasant trip from Washington to Richmond where he has seen none but his family since his return; the spirit of party is extremely bitter, but he plans to leave for the upper country; had one of Joseph Story's fish yesterday; received news from Mr. McGruder of the loss of John Marshall's sortout. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Takes the liberty to write him; regrets that it was necessary for John Marshall to announce publicly his feelings on the election, because it will not subject him to the abuse of the partisans. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Did not have a chance to answer Mr. Chester Harding's letter asking what should be done with John Marshall's portrait; if he Chester Harding is in Boston, have him deliver it to you Joseph Story; asks Story to take care of it till Marshall can have it and his bust sent to Richmond; discusses how the Marylander misquoted him on the coming election; an epidemic has prevailed extensively in Richmond. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Has received his letter and is grateful for his kind words; although the still burnt Kentucky Whiskey is nauseous to his palate, "I can yet enjoy the aroma of an exquisite glass of Madeira, or Paxasete, or Burgundy and I doubt whether my head would have been more affected by a bottle of Clos Von gedt, capped with another of such silvery Champagne, than by your truly kind note."

Discusses the recipient's proposed amendment to a bill before the House of Representatives concerning the U.S. Circuit Court System.

Letter declining their honor of joining the Richmond and Manchester Sabbath School in a 4th of July procession, not because he does not believe in the principles inspiring it, but because he must leave town due to Mrs. Marshall's feeble health. The letter was probably written and signed by a secretary. Location of original is unknown.

Cannot satisfy his request to send him letters with autographs of the Virginian signers of the Declaration of Independence as they have not been preserved or contain private communications; has read and enjoyed the sermons he sent; discusses the nature of church and state in post-Revolutionary Virginia; gratified by Sprague's sermon on intemperance and gives his views on the subject.

Discusses a land case concerning Mrs. Clarke and Mr. Swan, and Mr. Pollard; have no further communications with Swan as "he has no idea of...frank dealing"; Mr. Fiske wrote that he can lend money for Mrs. Carrington; please send down John Marshall's ponies with Charles Smith or Mr. Colston. Location of original is unknown.

Has just received Mr. Triplett's letter and is willing to allow him 20% commission on the money he may collect from the estate of Mr. Davies; discusses arrangements for drawing money on his (John Marshall's) account; asks him to pay costs incurred in the execution of the above matter; discusses election of General Andrew Jackson. Original is located in the William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Makes arrangements to pay$1000 to Swan for a land purchase. Original is located in the University of Virginia?

Has received his letter concerning news of the birth of Margaret Lewis Marshall's nephew; mentions health of his family, including the children's whooping cough; prices in the Alexandria flour market and how the dry weather is affecting crops; writes of his own agricultural efforts, including the operation of a large roller for his corn fields; has been unable to send down the horses; will attend a sale at Westover on Mr. Lewis's request; Mr. Lewis, Mr. Colston, and Mr. Charles B. Smith are not able to take the horses to him or to Aunt Carrington.

Has finished reading his centennial discourse on the first settlement of Salem; was touched by his portrayal of the story of the Indians; especially enjoyed the passages respecting the Lady Arabella Johnson; read with interest his sketch of the recently deceased Robert Trimble, brother Supreme Court Justice; congratulates him on the appointment of Joseph Hopkinson to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania District Court Judgeship. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

The case will not be finished till Saturday and Marshall will not be home till Tuesday; had a pleasant sail down the river to Norfolk; boards in a very agreeable house.

Requests him to purchase two more copies of Joseph Story's three volume "Public and General Statutes passed by the Congress of the United States, 1789-1827" for the Supreme Court. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The sick Supreme Court judges have arrived; he continues his morning walks; they dined with the President and Mrs. John Quincy Adams on Friday; discusses their feelings on Andrew Jackson's election; Jackson is expected in the city in a fortnight; mentions Mrs. Jackson's death; discusses John Marshall's dinner invitations; tell Mr. (Call or Cole) the secretaries are sick, and Henry Clay caught a cold by attending the colonization society; discusses the upcoming inauguration.

Encloses a letter to be sent to Mr. Payne; imagines that Oby has carried out the clover seed from the cellar; received news from his son James Keith Marshall that she was not well; has written to his son, Thomas Marshall, in a feeble attempt to console him on the death of his wife Margaret; receive news from Jaquelin Marshall of his new son, Jaquelin Jr.

Has had no news of her and is worried; discusses her delicate health; received news from his son Edward Carrington Marshall who grieves for his brother Thomas's loss; received a serious and very religious letter from Thomas, who is much occupied with his children and superintends his son John's education. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Answers his letter of 21 February; is pleased that he has turned to religion and reason in handling his grief in losing his wife; is glad that he has kept John at hand instead of sending him to Princeton; an epidemic has hit the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, and a son of General Jones is dying of the fever; Washington is full of office-sickness; discusses the spoils system. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Has received his letter enclosing a copy of Judge Joseph Hopkinson's commission; will attend Virginia's constitutional convention as a delegate; explains his feelings regarding his election to the convention and to its being convened. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Has received his letter accompanying his anniversary address to the Suffolk bar and Mr. John Brazer's discourse at the interment of Dr. Edward Holyoke; advises him against precipitous fulfillment of the publication requirements for his Dane Professorship at Harvard; his attention has been turned to the two great cases before the Supreme Court; place your thoughts of them on paper; Mr. Smith Thompson will look into the New York case; discusses the matters which will come before the Virginia constitutional convention: property qualifications, senate apportioning, basis of representation, freehold suffrage. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

After much hesitation, he must complain to him about his barking dog which has distressed Marshall's wife who is in very poor health; is extremely apologetic over causing any inconvenience.

Has read his discourses pronounced as Dane Professor of Law at Harvard; is impressed with his teaching efforts: "Our southern youths would stumble at the threshhold of your most appalling course...You yankees have more perseverence"; no hopes that he lives to read his lectures; still regrets being a member of Virginia's constitutional convention. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Will be unable to accept his invitation as he is leaving town on Saturday and will be busy until then.

Accepts his election as Bushrod Washington's successor in some honorary position, possibly President of the American Colonization Society

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Has finished reading his 1809 Fourth of July oration and his December 1828 speech "on the constitutionality of the Tariff and the true nature of state government;" his speech in the Senate was well-argued: "Is it possible that South Carolina can withstand so powerful an appeal to... her patriotism.. .and her real interest?"; is flattered by the notice he took of the author of Marshall's "Life of Washington" in his notes.

Writes of his son Edward C. Marshall who is a proud new father; dined with President Andrew Jackson and his Jackson's niece Mrs. Emily Donelson; saw Tom Francis a week ago; Judges William Johnson and John McLean do not board with the other judges; Judge Smith Thompson is sick; complains about not receiving his rent from his tenants Mr. Sprigg on the Potomac and another at Anderson's Bottoms.

Discusses the dinner parties which he and his brother Justices have attended; Secretary of State Martin van Buren gave one for the new bride of President Andrew Jackson's nephew; he dined yesterday with the British Minister; the influenza is as prevalent as it was in Richmond; Judge Gabriel Duval left town because of a relapse of his son; James Kieth Marshall wrote three days past about his brother Edward Carrington Marshall; mentions Washington's Birthday Celebrations effect on her.

Heard from his granddaughter that Polly became indisposed upon her return from Chickahominy; has received a letter from his son James who sold his horse for $l000; Mr. Joseph Story, who has been laid up for a week under the doctor's hand has returned to court.

Discusses his morning routine; dined yesterday with Mr. Swann; Mr. Joseph Story is still not well enough to go out; talked about his nephew William with Mr. Mercer; Tom Francis took a stage for Kentucky; saw Mr. Coleman, husband of his niece Lucy, who is a strong Jackson man; Marshall's nephew Tom (son of Humphry Marshall) is a strong Clay man, and will oppose Mr. Coleman in the next Congressional election; party plays havoc with the Kentucky part of John Marshall's family. Original is privately owned.

Encloses papers which Mr. Francis Scott Key could not present to the Court in person.

Sends his respects to the Chief Justice; makes arrangements to see him.

Discusses arrangements to have his father's will proved in the Virginia General Court so they can rule on his Revolutionary War? claim for half pay.

Discusses land transactions with Captain Slaughter and Major Thompsons; mentions Mr. John Lewis's sale of his slaves to pay off Warner Lewis's debts; discusses their financial difficulties with Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Smith; encloses a promissory note of Edward C.and Mary Nelson Marshall on the Farmers Bank of Virginia for $5000 Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Discusses James Hillhouse's 1808 proposal of electing the president by drawing straws among Senators; he John Marshall was opposed to it in the past, but has seen too much strife and bitterness in party politics.

Thanks him for sending a sermon on the late Massachusetts Chief Justice Isaac Parker and Story's own sketch of Parker's character; thanks him also for a box of fish; is sorry that brother Justice John McLean could not acquiesce in the Craig versus Missouri case; is chagrined that so many cases, including Soulard, Smith and Cathcart and Robertson, were left incomplete at their last setting; discusses Mr. James Madison's letter to the editor of the North American Review. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Letter of reference for Captain Baylis, who served with him during the Revolution. Original is located in the National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Heard from Colonel Lambert that she was in her usual health; discusses the latest snowfall; dined with the minister of France and his wife, neither of whom could speak English; dined with Secretary of State Martin van Buren yesterday; saw Mr. Robinson yesterday who gave news of John Marshall's sister Elizabeth Colston and her family.

Enjoyed calling on Mrs. Sedgwick, author of "Hope Leslie" today; the snow and ice has interrupted regular mail delivery from Richmond; they have lost their Marshal Ringold, whose being ousted from office will distress his family. On verso, John Marshall to Edward Carrington Marshall. Asks him to find a valuable 1776 English pamphlet on the Declaration of Independence which Mr. Storrs lent John Marshall and which he misplaced. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia. Poem,

Sent him a barrel of hams on the schooner King to be deposited with Fisher and Pewer of Boston; asks him what the "wise men in the East" think of the Cabinet upheaval; discusses arrangements for new quarters in Washington as the Justices will no longer be lodging with Mr. Brown; discusses the copy of Algernon Sianey "Letters.. .in Defence of Civil Liberty and against the Encroachments of Military Despotism," which John Marshall sent Joseph Story earlier; discusses possibility of war and the reform in Great Britain; will set out on his circuit at the end of the week. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Arrived yesterday; thanks her for the cushion she made him to ease his journey; discusses the visit of a niece. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Received his letter and hams; regrets that the Court is moving out of Mr. Brown's; would like to lodge with John Marshall and Judge Thompson; discusses the break-up of the cabinet, which was a surprise to him; thanks him for the Algernon Sidney pamphlet; informs him of the death of Story's 10 year old daughter.

Received his letters of May 25 and 31 and adopted his opinions respecting admiralty jurisdiction; discusses arrangements for lodgings in Washington next winter and explains why he cannot do anything till he hears from Judge Henry Baldwin; sympathizes with him over the loss of his child; tells of his similar experiences; he also wrote a poem in the occasion of his child's death, which he would have enclosed, but it was lost. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Thanks him for his letter of 9 September; has conversed with Judge Joseph Story about the Declaration of Independence; discusses John Quincy Adams's ideas about it and the constitutional principles of state sovereignty, secession, and nullification.

Discusses his medical examination by Doctor Philip Syng Physick; will probably not see her again till he rides the circuit court 22 November; the gentlemen of the city, especially those of the bar, are painfully solicitous to show their respect; Mr. Peters and Dr. Gillespie press him to stay with them; gives directions for his crops to be tended to.

The rains of the last several days have prevented Dr. Philip Syng Physick from operating; discusses preparations for his medical treatment; missed Cary Ambler's visit because he was sitting for a portrait; Edward Ambler is in town; received a letter from brother Joseph Story; mentions his diet.

Discusses his medical treatment and Doctor Philip Syng Physick; Brother Justice Henry Baldwin is here; discusses the arrangements for the Justices' lodgings in Washington, either at Mrs. Peyton's or Mr. Peters'; explains why he did not think he would serve on the court at its next session; discusses his health and ailments of the past summer. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Mr. Giles will give news of his health; describes his ailment ("stones in the bladder") and the Doctor's examination; his operation by Doctor Philip Syng Physick has been delayed because of the weather; describes the Doctor and Marshall's accommodations; tell Major Ambler that his brothers Edward and Cary are in town. Original is privately owned.

Heard of and congratulates him on successful operation; regards his health as "a matter of the highest national concernment..." On verso, John Marshall to Edward Everett, incomplete. Is flattered by his kind token; describes his tedious operation; thanks him for his letter.

Learned from Mr. Peters that he was seriously indisposed; intends to leave for Richmond next week; discusses difficulties in their living arrangements; they will probably quarter with Ringold; Mr. William Johnson will live by himself, and John McLean will preserve his former position; Brother Henry Baldwin presides over the circuit court in session now in Philadelphia; describes his (John Marshall's) operation and medicine. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses the latest legal difficulties involving the Fairfax lands; his wife Mary Willis (Ambler) Marshall lies at death's door. Original is located in the Washington University, St. Louis, Missour

Discusses a pamphlet to which Henry Lee alluded in his letter; mentions Thomas Jefferson's "unjustifiable aspersions" on John Marshall's conduct and principles; writes of his own and George Logon's experiences with the Revolutionary government of France; mentions the journal he kept in Paris. Original is located in the Marshall Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Scope and Contents 1 page. Photostat of Autograph Document. Incomplete. Original is located in the Library of U.S. Supreme Court, Washington D.C.

Scope and Contents Certificate of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County dated 16 March 1961. Original is located in the Fauquier County Courthouse?

Makes arrangements for the sale of Edward Carrington Marshall's bank shares; her brother Thomas Marshall fears that he will not win his election because he raised the clerk's fees.

He was gratified by his complimentary comments on the speech Wilde sent him John Marshall; sends him Mr. Ingham's report on the relative value of gold and silver and Mr. White's reports on coins; mentions Mr. Jacob's work on the subject.

Thanks him for sending him the first volume of the American Library of Useful Knowledge; the Librarian of Congress has asked John Marshall to help spend $5000 on law books for the library, and he asks Joseph Story to suggest titles; discusses Charles Mercer and the Bank Question and internal improvements in Virginia; the party guide The Enquirer is unable to make Mr. John Barbour "pull in the traces;" discusses national politics and the threat of nullification; comments upon the cholera epidemics in the seaports of New York and Boston. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Has received and read his essay "A Congress of Nations for the Amicable Adjustments of National Differences;" Feels that its argument is well arranged and supported by applicable biblical quotations, but is also impracticable. See the November and December 1832 issue of The Comet.

Is having difficulties selling his stock for him; there is a severe outbreak of cholera in Richmond; discusses the disease; is relieved to hear that he is restored to health and that John Harvie is getting better; discusses the disabling of his horse. Original is privately owned.

Thanks him for his help in selecting titles for the congressional law library; discusses his choice of books; is gratified that his course on constitutional law at Harvard nears completion; shares his gloomy prospects of the country; "The case of the south seems to me to be desperate...The union has been prolonged thus far by miracles. I fear they cannot continue." Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

James Keith Marshall discusses how he sold his and Edward Carrington Marshall's stock; hopes his merchandising speculation will be successful; congratulates him on the birth of his daughter; has just returned from Mr. White's son's funeral, who died of cholera; discusses the disease. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Memorial written by John Marshall to his wife Mary Willis (Ambler) Marshall on the first anniversary of her death in which he quotes a poetic lament written by General John Burgoyne. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Thanks him for the dedication of his new book; congratulates him upon its completion; the Virginia legislature is in session; discusses Andrew Jackson's response to nullification and his party's reaction to it; writes of Virginia's relationship to South Carolina and the possibility of their joining in a southern confederacy; thanks him for a copy of Mr. Daniel Webster's speech; mentions Brother Justice Henry Baldwin's sickness. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Encloses a power of attorney authorizing John Marshall to draw what is due Thomas on account of grandfather Colonel Thomas Marshall's halt pay; discusses Congress and the Nullification crisis; mentions Judge Henry Baldwin's misfortune and that Judge Smith Thompson is in town. Power of attorney granting John Marshall the right to draw the money due Thomas A. Marshall as heir to Colonel Thomas Marshall, Revolutionary War veteran entitled to the half pay pension; signed by Justice of the Peace D.A. Hall.

Returns his portfolio of drawings of Washington and pictures of Revolutionary Boston; recalls traveling to Richmond with him once. Original is located in the Illinois State Historical Library, Springfield, Illinois.

Informs him that his son was accepted to West Point; does not think the Tariff bill or the bill concerning South Carolina's legislature will pass Congress.

Received his letter of 27 April; discusses Mr. Edmund Pendleton; mentions a copy of a letter from Mr. Carr in the possession of Colonel John Nichols; Augustine Davis may have published it; Charles Carter's brother has written to Mr. Sujt in regards to it; discusses Mr. Edmund Pendleton, Thomas Jefferson, and the XYZ dispatch. Original is located in the Marshall Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Discusses Lt. Randolph's case, Mr. Watkin's case, the power of arrest, and the Judiciary Act; rejoices at the abridgement of his Commentaries for the public; discusses its place in colleges and universities. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses the national fervor in France based upon the martial glory of Napoleon and demonstrated by the statue at the top of the column of Austerlitz in the Place de Vendome; compares Napoleon's popularity with the people to that of George Washington's, Hannibal's, and Ceasar's; all were "victims of the infernal machine," meaning party politics; discusses national politics and Martin Van Buren. Original is located in the Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

Discusses the addition James K. Marshall is making to the house at Leeds for his father John Marshall; mentions Jaquelin Marshall's experiences of housing slaves in basements at Prospect Hill; mentions the weather and growth of crops and the health of Thomas Marshall's daughter Mary; Aunt Elizabeth (Marshall) Colston is in poor health and will probably not visit Richmond this Winter; Thomas Marshall's son John's plans have changed and he has bought Mr. Smith's tract of land; tell Mr. Tiffin that the girls have never received the box of articles he sent to Mr. Cawood by steamboat.

Has just received a letter from Mr. Ringold who has moved from Washington and can not accommodate them next winter; "the political world...is surely moved topsy turvy;" mentions southern states insistence on state sovereignty; asks him about Brother Justice John McLean's opinion in Tennessee. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses the 1793 contract signed with Denny Fairfax for the Manor of Leeds and the South Branch Manor; suggests strategies to prove their legal title to the land.

Discusses the purchase of land and the legalities it would entail; mentions the possibility of mortgaging the Mont Blanc estate for a loan. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Virginia State Library.

His present, a copy of his Commentaries on the Constitution and Allison's Sermons, has arrived on the Lucy and Abigail; has sent him copies of John Marshall's Life of Washington to be delivered to Daniel Webster, John Quincy Adams; the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Boston Athanaeum (which complimented him by having his portrait painted for their gallery), and Mrs. Ledyard; discusses publication of Joseph Story's Commentaries, which will not be popular in the South; discusses Henry Clay's Tariff bill. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Discusses sale of James K. Marshall's land; inform Edward Carrington Marshall that John Marshall is pleased with the terms on which he has not rented Mont Blanc; will not leave for the country till July when he will visit Fauquier White Sulphur Springs; the May wheat has been injured by frost. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Virginia State Library.

Questions him about the defeat of John Hardin at the battle of the St. Joseph reported in his Life of Washington; asks him to check with Mr. Jared Sparks if it was really fought on Paint Creek; discusses the elections of the Virginia legislature; mentions Martin van Buren. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

Describes how George Washington convinced him to run for Congress in 1798. Original is located in the Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Would have written upon his return from Washington, but was seriously injured in the stage; cannot find and send him a letter in George Washington's hand as requested; does enclose a military appointment of 1799 with Washington's signature. Location of original is unknown.

Hopes his injury will not be permanent; fears the loss to the nation if he resigns; has "cleared the decks for the great legal conflict."

Discusses arrangements regarding the acquisition of Mrs. Kennon's negroes. Original is located in the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.

Discusses Mr. Warden's and Mr. Washington's and Brooke's suits which Charles Lee agreed to look into for him. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Notes written in French in Marshall's hand describing the origins of the English colonies in America 8 pages. Autograph Letter.

A friend from the West has pointed out an error in John Marshall's manuscript which he would like to correct as follows: "v.2 p.207 1.27 at "Chilicothe".. ."not Chilicothe on the Scioto in Ohio, but...an old Indian village then standing about seventy-five miles rather East of North from Cincinnati..."

Has had some difficulty weighing and selling his Parkinson breed of hogs because they were too large and their meat is not sweet enough; discusses purchases made for him, Mary, Fanny Burwell, and Maria Willis according to his directions; is surprised at the magnitude of his Thomas Marshall's debts; lectures on paying them off.

Informs him that his rent for the Campbell land belonging to John Marshall's father's estate is due. Original is located in the Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester.

Accepts the President's invitation to dinner next Thursday at four. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses the last letter which John Randolph sent to John Marshall. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.