Box 1
Contains 114 Results:
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.
Sam[uel] [Dyer] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, requests payment of the £29 owed him by Nicholas, if possible, when he travels to Richmond., 1791 August 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.
David Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, heading to the Prince Edward [County?] district court, discusses the terms of the payment of debt owed him and pledges the continuation of their friendship., 1791 August 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.
Sam[uel] [Dyer?] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, expresses concern about testifying on his behalf in court in the dispute of Nicholas against his neighbor and hopes that can be avoided; he may not be able to attend the next District Court session at all because he will be in Richmond., 1791 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.
Edward Carter to Wilson [C. Nicholas?], short note promises his man Will to deliver two letters and twenty [guineas] for Mr. Cam[p]bell, the lawyer with whom Carter's son lives and asks for a sample of his flour., 1791 December 11
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, discusses a settlement with John Jacquelin Ambler and other business transactions and the acquisition of lands., 1792 February 01
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.
Carter Page to Wilson Cary Nicholas, expresses Page's acceptance of a request of Nicholas's because of the "high opinion that I have of your integrity…tho I don't know how I can justify it to Mr. Cary's Estate, for which I act,", 1793 September 27
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.
Jacob Kinney to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the surveying of land in Montgomery County which has now became part of Wythe County, since Montgomery County was divided recently. Although the letter indicates that papers concerning this land were enclosed, these papers are not present. Gives Nicholas the ability to purchase land for him., 1793 November 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.
Edm[und] Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the hesitancies of banks and other financial offices to do much business after a "malignant fever" went through the town. Randolph, however, agrees to help Nicholas in his business endeavors which include a shipment of coal to Manchester and a promise to ship a stock of rods [for nails?] from Germantown if he approves., 1793 December 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 Guerrant, Brigadier General, to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the sending of three copies of Militia Orders, on executive direction, he orders him to reclaim "such of the books containing the system of discipline published by Baron Steuben and adopted by Congress in their resolution of the 29th of March 1779 as have been distributed among the former militia officers in your regiment" as well as those still serving and return them to him so they may be standardized according to the 22nd Section of the militia law due to the threat to the country; he also states "The deranged state of the militia of Albemarle and Amherst, inconsequence of the delay in the recommendations of the off[icers?] 'till so late a period, had induced me to defer the regimental meetings of the commissioned officers for the purpose of being trained by the Brigade Inspector", 1794 June 05
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 Guerrant, Brigadier General, to Wilson Cary Nicholas, sets the date of October 13th and 14th for the upcoming regimental meeting of the officers of the 47th Regiment for training and instruction by the Brigade Inspector and October 15th for a regimental muster., 1794 August 23
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 Guerrant, Brigadier General, to Wilson Cary Nicholas, encloses orders for the brigade (not present) stressing the need to complete their second detachment as soon as possible, informs him that the rendezvous point is to be Winchester, and describes the way he arrived at the different quotas for each regiment., 1794 September 05
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.