Box 1
Contains 114 Results:
James Buchanan to Robert C. Nicholas, apologizes for his misplaced faith in Messrs. Dunmoor and for the delay in the transfer of the goods., 1771 May 04
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, refers to a previous letter from Nicholas that indicates that Norton has been acting as a financial agent for Virginia which no longer requires his aid. Norton suggests that for their occasional needs that they should use Mr. Montague., 1771 May 29
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses business and the accounts concerning the poor cotton and tobacco crops., 1771 July 18
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to [Robert C. Nicholas], has had a conference with Mr. Pownall concerning copper coinage which they feel should be at the Sterling rate, namely 46 half pence to the Avoirdupois pound, instead of 52 Irish currency, probably the Virginia halfpenny. Inquires after one J.N. who was ordered to leave Virginia for health reasons. Post script mentions that Mrs. Horrocks was suffering from a mild case of smallpox., 1771 August 31
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses the shipping routes of various captains involved with various aspects of his business affairs. Assures him that Mrs. Horrocks is recovering fully from the smallpox., 1771 September 07
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, follows-up on business and private letters from March 31., 1772 April 30
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, states that there are two bills amounting to £ 151.18 enclosed; these bills are missing., 1772 May 15
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses Nicholas's proposal to introduce copper coins and Lord Hillsborough's appreciation of the proposal and promise to speak with the King and Mr. [Charles Sloane] Cadogan, Master of the Mint. Discusses plans regarding the purchase of marble for a statue honoring Lord Botetourt (erected in Williamsburg in 1773) and the purchase of a clock for the new courthouse in Williamsburg, which will cost more than he has sent for the purchase. Advises Nicholas to discharge his bills and loans in London because of the financial crisis resulting from frequent bankruptcies among bankers and traders, not only in London, but also Edinburgh and Glasgow, partly caused by their tendency to gamble in Exchange Alley and partly by immense quantities of circulating paper, for which there is no real property., 1772 July 09
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, provides additional news about the financial crisis in Great Britain, discusses payments made to Mr. Earnshaw, Duke of Beaufort, Colonel Corbin, Colonel Richard Randolph, and Robert Miller, mentions the work on the Botetourt statue, and informs him that Lord Hillsborough has gone out of office without completing the work for the copper coinage for Virginia, over his disgust concerning the desire for a new colony on the Mississippi. Also informs that Richard Oswald plans to lend money to Nicholas without interest., 1772 August 08
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
A. Nicholas to John Richardson, discusses the conditions and requirements for hiring out his enslaved Black laborers, expecting either a portion of the crop or the supply of their clothing and good food to the enslaved laborers and payment of the taxes levied upon them; he also discusses possible livestock deals., 1783 November 24
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
James Monroe to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses his plans to travel to the 'western country' and congratulates Wilson on his upcoming wedding; he also shares his plans of purchasing a tract of between six and ten thousand acres near Charlottesville, photocopy of 2 pages transferred to the vault, James Monroe papers, [circa 1783]
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
Richard Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, asks his support for his claim for the loss of a shipment of flour for £466.18, which had been sent to Suffolk but stopped at Sandy Point by order of the Committee of Safety in 1776; Patrick Henry had told the House of Delegates to reject his claim because of the supposed poor quality of the flour, assuming it was like that of Colonel Sims who was refused at Williamsburg, but he offers the testimony of Committeemen Colonel Diggs and Tabb who had actually examined what he had sent., 1784 June 07
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
George Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], gives brief news on the health of the receiver's wife and daughter and mentions a debt of his father's involving [John] Jacquelin Ambler., 1788 March 08
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
George Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, contains observations on his land in Kentucky, Mercer, Fayette, part of Lincoln, and the road from Limestone to Lexington. He has good prospects for crops of corn, tobacco, flax, and hemp and notes that "parties run high here. I absolutely refuse to have anything to do with politics," but is trying to put in motion something for the encouragement of home manufacturing. Urges his brother to purchase land but not to buy any until he has come and seen the country. George Nicholas's findings on his travels to several cities., 1789 May 08
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
James Buchanan to Wilson Cary Nicholas, apologizes for missing Wilson and his wife before they leave the following morning., 1789 September 29
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
Samuel Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial matters and the price of wheat and expresses regret over missing an appointment., 1789 November 07
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
George Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas ?], declares he will not accept the appointment from the President if it is an obstacle to anything he can make a profit from and will not accept a public office without a salary., 1789 November 24
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
Samuel and John Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses the price of wheat and the government's need for it., 1789 December 03
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
Edm[und] Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses Randolph's concern with his current situation and past ill- successes. Despite these problems, he will stay one to two more years but asks the receiver to sell his Charlotte lands above White's Road. Provides information of his wife's critical situation, suspecting the loss of a fetus., 1790 Mar 24
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.
Edm[und] Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, has heard from [Littleton Waller] Tazewell and his destination is for the springs via Charlottesville, discusses political developments that are getting discussed more time in newspapers. Suggests that important changes to the constitution—extending its powers—are being discussed. Because of the sensitive nature of the material, Randolph suggests that Nicholas may learn more from Colonel Monroe who is carrying the letter., 1791 March 06
This collection consists of the papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill, (commonly called the Edgehill-Randolph Papers) and the Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, ca. 787 items (6 Hollinger boxes, 2.5 linear shelf feet), ca. 1765-1869, and undated.