Box 1
Contains 114 Results:
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.
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
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, 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
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 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
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 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
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 to Wilson Cary Nicholas, directs him to carry out the governor's orders concerning delinquencies in his regiment., 1794 November 13
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 to Wilson Cary Nicholas, indicates that Nicholas should give the enclosed lieutenant certificates to the most deserving officers., 1794 December 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.
George Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, mentions an advantageous partnership concerning an iron works and discusses a small debt of £26., 1795 March 10
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.
[Sarah Champe?] Carter, "Blenheim," to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], asks if the advice he has received about her daughter's fortunes is favorable, as she wishes the suit to begin as soon as possible since their brothers will never agree to let them have the interest of their fortunes until the suit is settled., 1796 August 28
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, Virginia, discusses the selling of George Nicholas's farm for £5000 and other business matters., 1797 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.
John Lewis to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], wants to know how soon he can pay a bond held by his father's estate as he needs the money for a land purchase., 1797 October 19
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 Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses relations between the United States and France, the anger of the state of Massachusetts which was very upset at the expenses of the government and the taxes which they had paid, the activities of [Dr. George?] Logan, a Philadelphia Quaker, a doctor, and a Republican who traveled unofficially to France to settle the differences between the French Directory and the United States government, and the need for good public agents in France. At the end, he mentions that the price of tobacco has increased to ten dollars., 1798 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to J[ohn?] Marshall, who in 1798 served as one of three U.S. ministers to France under John Adams, draft, expresses his admiration for Marshall in spite of their difference of political opinion, agrees that there is sufficient reason to go to war with France, but is afraid that commerce will be adversely affected by it, tries to correct misconceptions about his own viewpoint, and congratulates him upon his return home., 1798
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.
Ben Johnson to Colonel [Wilson C.] Nicholas, inquires briefly about payment of seven hundred dollars due today., 1799 February 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.
Sam Coleman to Wilson Cary Nicholas, encloses and re- emphasizes an earlier letter, July 10, 1798, requiring Nicholas to appoint an inspector for his regiment's arms and to report on the condition of those arms, two letters., 1799 July 17
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.
Edmund Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses previous correspondence; the death of Wilson Cary Nicholas' brother, George Nicholas [on July 25, 1799] in Kentucky, and its effect upon his family; and debts due to Wilson Cary Nicholas, including: 1. money paid to Fairfax's executors, 2. a bond due to Meriwether Smith, 3. The assignment from the securities of Colonel G[eorge?] N[icholas?], and 4. Various other claims Randolph outlines his opinions on these debts and how they should be paid. He mentions that he will give Nicholas the notice by Saturday morning and will meet him at the Goochland Courthouse on Sunday., 1799 August 26
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 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
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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to General [Samuel] Smith, discusses the proposed loan from Smith to repay debts that George Nicholas left. Goes into detail about how he plans on paying the loan off. Thanks Smith for a promise of $6000., 1799 October 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.