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Box 1

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Contains 114 Results:

John Richard, Jr. to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a proposed purchase of 200,000 acres and then 400,000 acres. Asks Wilson to come to Richmond in the next ten days in order to sign the warrants and titles for the land., 1794 September 06

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1794 September 06

George Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, cannot take the deposition of [James?] Breckinridge when Nicholas had planned due to the distance between Albemarle and Kentucky and discusses his concern over the seeming indifference of the government to the need for navigation and trade improvements on the frontier., 1794 September 06

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1794 September 06

John Guerrant to Wilson Cary Nicholas, asks about his progress in completing his quota for the second detachment required from the third brigade as ordered by Major General Clarke and asks if he has any riflemen in the quota to have them bring their rifles or secure some., 1794 September 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1794 September 10

James Breckinridge to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the purchase of 500,000 acres of land from John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia, for £900. This agreement would be finalized in Richmond on September 9, 1797., 1794 September 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1794 September 11

John Guerrant to Wilson Cary Nicholas, directs him to carry out the governor's orders concerning delinquencies in his regiment., 1794 November 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1794 November 13

Wilson Cary Nicholas to Peggy [his wife, Margaret Smith], tries to reassure her about the unfavorable comments people have made about him and his decision to leave the Senate and take the post of Collector at Norfolk which was based upon the advice of both her brothers and the President [Jefferson] and discussion with herself., 1805 March 28-30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 99
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1805 March 28-30

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

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 100
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1805 April 20

Edm[und] Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, assures that there is every reason for a suit against the Carters., 1806 January 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 104
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1806 January 12

John Taylor to Wilson Cary Nicholas, describes the loss of two of Taylor's sons. Contains a discussion of the coming presidential election between James Madison and James Monroe with the opinion that there are numerous plots and rumors surrounding Madison. Reflects on how age has tempered his opinions., 1806 March 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 108
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1806 March 19

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, note: "Burn this letter." Mentions the burial of General [James] Jackson (1757- 1806) on March 20, 1806 with every possible honor and believes he will be missed greatly in the [Senate?]. Believes the Senate grows weaker at every change and says that Mr. [Thomas?] Worthington has taken the head and quotes boldly what the President wants. The President must attend to public opinion. Smith was told that [John] Armstrong (1758-1843), minister to France, had completely lost the confidence of his friends, and that to buoy him up, [President Jefferson] joined [James] Bowdoin to Armstrong to help make the final arrangements with Spain. The Vice President [George Clinton] told [Jefferson] that there was such hostility to Armstrong that any treaty made by him would be in danger. Smith states, "The business is to bribe France with seven millions of dollars to counsel [miserable?] Spain to give us the Floridas & fix our western boundary. The vote of Senate, the recommendations & Entreaty of Friends, desiring a Mission might be sent to London had no effect on the President- he was absolutely was determined not to do it." Smith also refers to the "loud language of John Randolph" [of Roanoke?], the need to replace [James] Monroe "(who is notorious)" in Great Britain with a Federalist, who is a well-informed merchant, and comments about Randolph, "I am far from approving the conduct of Mr. R. It was highly indiscreet & improper - had done a great deal of mischief - nor is he done - It will do more - It will shake the confidence of the people in the President." He also refers to the Speaker [Joseph Hopper?] Nicholson's disgust and determination to leave public life, the Spanish pressing on the United States western border and a recent fight to drive them across the Sabine River., 1806 March 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 109
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1806 March 21

James Morrison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, indicates that he has met with the older Mr. Owings who says he might be willing to discharge his son's debts with land., 1806 April 08

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 113
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1806 April 08