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Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas

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Identifier: MSS 5533

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S[amuel] Smith Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses Nelson Nicholas's decision to move from Kentucky to Louisiana to start anew but his inability to do so because he lacks the necessary funds. S. Smith Nicholas suggests that Nelson receive whatever interest had accrued upon his portion of Mrs. Fairfax's legacy, to provides funds for Nelson's move to Louisiana., 1815 October 16

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Identifier: tsb:106944
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses Nelson Nicholas's decision to move from Kentucky to Louisiana to start anew but his inability to do so because he lacks the necessary funds. S. Smith Nicholas suggests that Nelson receive whatever interest had accrued upon his portion of Mrs. Fairfax's legacy, to provides funds for Nelson's move to Louisiana., 1815 October 16

[Samuel Smith] to [ ? ], fragment, discusses the Miranda Case which concerns Francisco de Miranda who fought for Venezuelan independence in 1806 but was defeated. The letter indicates that Miranda had met with both [James] Madison and President [Jefferson] in the hopes of gaining support for his rebellion. After he was defeated and his ship, The Leander, was taken captive, several US Citizens - notably Samual Ogden and William Smith - were tried. Considers issues of acceptable governmental decision making in the realm of international affairs., [1806] March 11

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Identifier: tsb:106228
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / [Samuel Smith] to [ ? ], fragment, discusses the Miranda Case which concerns Francisco de Miranda who fought for Venezuelan independence in 1806 but was defeated. The letter indicates that Miranda had met with both [James] Madison and President [Jefferson] in the hopes of gaining support for his rebellion. After he was defeated and his ship, The Leander, was taken captive, several US Citizens - notably Samual Ogden and William Smith - were tried. Considers issues of acceptable governmental decision making in the realm of international affairs., [1806] March 11

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, acknowledges the late receipt of W. Nicholas's last letter. Indicates that continued business transactions are underway., 1806 December 26

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Identifier: tsb:106484
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, acknowledges the late receipt of W. Nicholas's last letter. Indicates that continued business transactions are underway., 1806 December 26

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, after learning of Mrs. George Nicholas's death, Smith writes in regard to how the land and finances should be divided and titled. Suggests Nelson go to sea. Also says that he knows that some money--$600 to 800— has been left to Margaretta., 1806 July 13

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Identifier: tsb:106473
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, after learning of Mrs. George Nicholas's death, Smith writes in regard to how the land and finances should be divided and titled. Suggests Nelson go to sea. Also says that he knows that some money--$600 to 800— has been left to Margaretta., 1806 July 13

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, after opening his letter with the adage: "there are such things as the lie outright, the fib, and the white lie," Smith accuses [Jefferson] of deceit, if he claimed that Smith had been considered as a third person on the Spanish mission. Instead, Smith believed that "the place I ought to have been named for was a third with Monroe and Pinckney to make the Commercial Treaty at Great Britain. Neither of them can know anything of the practical concerns of this country - everybody expected such an offer to me." Continues to express his frustration at his exclusion from the mission to Great Britain and mentions Stephen Higginson, "the head of the Essex Junto one of the best informed merchants in the Union,", 1806 May 16

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Identifier: tsb:106471
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, after opening his letter with the adage: "there are such things as the lie outright, the fib, and the white lie," Smith accuses [Jefferson] of deceit, if he claimed that Smith had been considered as a third person on the Spanish mission. Instead, Smith believed that "the place I ought to have been named for was a third with Monroe and Pinckney to make the Commercial Treaty at Great Britain. Neither of them can know anything of the practical concerns of this country - everybody expected such an offer to me." Continues to express his frustration at his exclusion from the mission to Great Britain and mentions Stephen Higginson, "the head of the Essex Junto one of the best informed merchants in the Union,", 1806 May 16

S[amuel] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], answer from Wilson Cary Nicholas on bottom. Smith acknowledges Nicholas's request for $5438.26 to Davidson Williamson., 1803 March 10

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Identifier: tsb:106036
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], answer from Wilson Cary Nicholas on bottom. Smith acknowledges Nicholas's request for $5438.26 to Davidson Williamson., 1803 March 10

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, believes that John Randolph's attacks upon the President has caused some to rally around him and to vote for Armstrong and that the report of [Stephen Row?] Bradley displeased the President & Madison without cause as the peace with Tripoli [ending the war against the Barbary pirates] was shameful and the Committee wished to fix the blame where it was due, upon [Tobias] Lear. They also disapprove of the conduct of Commodore Barron in the war. Rumor says that John Adams will also have a foreign mission to Constantinople. Finally writes "burn this letter,", 1806 April 07

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Identifier: tsb:106233
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, believes that John Randolph's attacks upon the President has caused some to rally around him and to vote for Armstrong and that the report of [Stephen Row?] Bradley displeased the President & Madison without cause as the peace with Tripoli [ending the war against the Barbary pirates] was shameful and the Committee wished to fix the blame where it was due, upon [Tobias] Lear. They also disapprove of the conduct of Commodore Barron in the war. Rumor says that John Adams will also have a foreign mission to Constantinople. Finally writes "burn this letter,", 1806 April 07

Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a deal to alleviate a debt through another loan. Part of the loan needed is for £30000 that George Nicholas owed on his death. Original proposal is quoted from a letter from July 5, 1799, and these two pages of quoted material suggests that a loan of £9000 cannot be made but one of £6000 can be. The second part suggests that he cannot supply the loan until Nicholas gets his other business ventures together., 1799 September 11

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Identifier: tsb:105991
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a deal to alleviate a debt through another loan. Part of the loan needed is for £30000 that George Nicholas owed on his death. Original proposal is quoted from a letter from July 5, 1799, and these two pages of quoted material suggests that a loan of £9000 cannot be made but one of £6000 can be. The second part suggests that he cannot supply the loan until Nicholas gets his other business ventures together., 1799 September 11

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial debts, especially that of Mr. Owings., 1806 August 14

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Identifier: tsb:106478
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial debts, especially that of Mr. Owings., 1806 August 14

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial information concerning George Nicholas's estate, Owings' debt, and Wilson Nicholas's involvement. Suggests that Owings has paid his debt in full and is now being taken advantage of. Advises Wilson Nicholas to settle and close his concerns with George Nicholas's estate., 1815 March 29

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Identifier: tsb:106938
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial information concerning George Nicholas's estate, Owings' debt, and Wilson Nicholas's involvement. Suggests that Owings has paid his debt in full and is now being taken advantage of. Advises Wilson Nicholas to settle and close his concerns with George Nicholas's estate., 1815 March 29

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial issues especially those surrounding the debt and bond of Owens. Also draws up a small contract which indicates that because Smith is a resident of Maryland, that his financial issues should be settled under Maryland laws., 1806 July 29

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Identifier: tsb:106475
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial issues especially those surrounding the debt and bond of Owens. Also draws up a small contract which indicates that because Smith is a resident of Maryland, that his financial issues should be settled under Maryland laws., 1806 July 29

Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial matters and the price of wheat and expresses regret over missing an appointment., 1789 November 07

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Identifier: tsb:105977
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial matters and the price of wheat and expresses regret over missing an appointment., 1789 November 07

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his business troubles resulting from the actions of the British fleet against his commercial vessels, especially those trading in India; notes that General James Wilkinson is concerned that he might be implicated in the Burr Conspiracy but according to Smith "I have little fear for the Integrity of his Character - that he may have been indiscreet I can easily believe - that in the Confidence of long friendship and a high very high opinion of Burr he may have said [or even?] written things that may require explanation. I can believe but that he has ever harbored a dishonorable Intention against the Interest or the fidelity he owed his country, I neither can nor will believe." Smith supposes the judge intends on stopping the trial of Burr for treason and permit the jury to find him guilty of a misdemeanor instead. Gives information concerning a French pirate who has been terrorizing the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore., 1807 August 24

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Identifier: tsb:106500
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his business troubles resulting from the actions of the British fleet against his commercial vessels, especially those trading in India; notes that General James Wilkinson is concerned that he might be implicated in the Burr Conspiracy but according to Smith "I have little fear for the Integrity of his Character - that he may have been indiscreet I can easily believe - that in the Confidence of long friendship and a high very high opinion of Burr he may have said [or even?] written things that may require explanation. I can believe but that he has ever harbored a dishonorable Intention against the Interest or the fidelity he owed his country, I neither can nor will believe." Smith supposes the judge intends on stopping the trial of Burr for treason and permit the jury to find him guilty of a misdemeanor instead. Gives information concerning a French pirate who has been terrorizing the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore., 1807 August 24

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his thankfulness that the [ship] Canton is reported safe, as it had considerable cargo; discusses the Enquirer [William Duane?], and the tyranny of the press as exhibited by the Philadelphia newspaper Aurora., 1805 April 20

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Identifier: tsb:106221
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his thankfulness that the [ship] Canton is reported safe, as it had considerable cargo; discusses the Enquirer [William Duane?], and the tyranny of the press as exhibited by the Philadelphia newspaper Aurora., 1805 April 20

S[amuel] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses information from his brother, R[obert] S[mith], about the rumored treaty with Great Britain and mentions he has left for Bermuda to claim their ship Apostle and cargo which was captured within five miles of the Cape., 1807 February 07

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Identifier: tsb:106489
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses information from his brother, R[obert] S[mith], about the rumored treaty with Great Britain and mentions he has left for Bermuda to claim their ship Apostle and cargo which was captured within five miles of the Cape., 1807 February 07

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses land deals and how everything is finally sorting out in regard to them. Includes a brief discussion of how Congress could not agree on Macon's Bill and so it has been passed to the Senate., 1810 March 17

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Identifier: tsb:106524
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses land deals and how everything is finally sorting out in regard to them. Includes a brief discussion of how Congress could not agree on Macon's Bill and so it has been passed to the Senate., 1810 March 17

Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses repaying bills and debts which are not binding without the words "value receiverae." Also discusses the establishment of local elected officials., 1800 October 12

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Identifier: tsb:106029
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses repaying bills and debts which are not binding without the words "value receiverae." Also discusses the establishment of local elected officials., 1800 October 12

Samuel Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses the closure of the Owings bonds of $20,000 and the need to collect the vast amount of interest accumulated on that bond over the years. Suggests that both Samuel Smith and Wilson Nicholas would get at least $1120, exclusive of interest, from Owings., 1807 March 09

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Identifier: tsb:106493
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / Samuel Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses the closure of the Owings bonds of $20,000 and the need to collect the vast amount of interest accumulated on that bond over the years. Suggests that both Samuel Smith and Wilson Nicholas would get at least $1120, exclusive of interest, from Owings., 1807 March 09

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the current circumstances surrounding George Nicholas's orphaned family. Indicates that leaving young children—especially girls— without protection is dangerous and suggests that they attempt to have the Morrison's take in Margaretta and George, as Nancy will likely be married soon and Nelson can go into the navy, or to him; Smith offers to take Samuel; and believes Georgeanna, Elizabeth Randolph, and [Hetty] Morrison will be taken by Mrs. Morrison., 1806 July 21

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Identifier: tsb:106474
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the current circumstances surrounding George Nicholas's orphaned family. Indicates that leaving young children—especially girls— without protection is dangerous and suggests that they attempt to have the Morrison's take in Margaretta and George, as Nancy will likely be married soon and Nelson can go into the navy, or to him; Smith offers to take Samuel; and believes Georgeanna, Elizabeth Randolph, and [Hetty] Morrison will be taken by Mrs. Morrison., 1806 July 21

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the destruction of a letter to Mr. Madison from Nicholas which would be improper to pass through Smith's hands concerning an appointment for John. He believes that President James Madison's approach to filling diplomatic posts differs from his predecessors, "they wanted to educate men to fill diplomatic appointments - he wants to enable the minister to draw the salary, his own being insufficient.", 1810 May 25

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Identifier: tsb:106529
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence / S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the destruction of a letter to Mr. Madison from Nicholas which would be improper to pass through Smith's hands concerning an appointment for John. He believes that President James Madison's approach to filling diplomatic posts differs from his predecessors, "they wanted to educate men to fill diplomatic appointments - he wants to enable the minister to draw the salary, his own being insufficient.", 1810 May 25