Box 1

Godfrey requests any information about Captain George Lewis (1757-1821), an officer in the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, and his family, or a likeness or image of Lewis, for his book “The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, Revolutionary War” (1902); thanks her for allowing him to photograph the payroll of Captain Lewis’ troop, which is the only one in existence and warns her about the need for its care, also sharing the interest of Mr. Ford, Library of Congress, in its purchase (January 8, 1903).

Encloses a letter (not present) from their mutual friend, Henry P. Irving of Richmond, Virginia, and expresses the hope of still meeting Lewis before leaving the county.

Despite his loss in the recent political contest, Goggin is thankful for the formation of new friendships and the renewal of old friendships, none more than his with Lewis.

Writes a detailed letter about the Lewis genealogy in the United States and explains why he cannot use her Lewis data in his book.

Provides a detailed list of historical authors to read and study for a good grasp of history, and an elementary work for law, written to Lewis as a student at the University of Virginia.

The George Washington Lewis papers consists chiefly of correspondence to and from George Washington Lewis and between other family members, but also includes a few photographs of the Lewis family and the homes of "Claymont", "Shellfield" and "Marmion"; a plat of "Claymont"; newsclippings; notes on Lewis family history and genealogy; and a few financial and legal documents.

Since the harvest has been so good, he asks Baylor to send a contribution to help the ladies’ fund extricate the local neighborhood church from indebtedness.

The George Washington Lewis papers consists chiefly of correspondence to and from George Washington Lewis and between other family members, but also includes a few photographs of the Lewis family and the homes of "Claymont", "Shellfield" and "Marmion"; a plat of "Claymont"; newsclippings; notes on Lewis family history and genealogy; and a few financial and legal documents.

Lewis writes to his son after a visit and says how much he misses him and Georgie, his only grandchild. Hopes that he will have a hand in his education when the time comes. States that his family is his chief comfort in old age.

Writes from "Clifton Hill," Morganfield, Kentucky, as a young boy of family news (March 20, 1818); from White Sulphur Springs (January 28, 1822) and from “Claymont” as a grown man writing of the safe arrival of his Aunt Harriet (October 29, 1835).

Discusses in detail the recent Whig Convention and the need for the Northern part of the Whig party to honor the Compromise and enforce the laws concerning fugitive enslaved persons laws or have a different organization altogether. But Lewis also does not want to coalesce with the Democratic party. He feels that Fillmore would come the nearest of getting the Virginia vote.

Lewis thanks her for her beautiful New Year’s gift.

Lewis discusses in detail the possibility of increasing Henry Clay’s popularity in Virginia and other political details.