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James Morrison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, apologizes for his last letter which accused Nicholas of not caring about his brother, George Nicholas, his legacy, and his family. Expresses his continued love and admiration for Wilson Nicholas., 1806 April 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 114
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 20
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton [and Sons, Merchants of London], to Robert C. Nicholas, Treasurer for the colony of Virginia, 1766-1775, discusses the progress of Nicholas's various business and shipping endeavors. The post script touches on Nicholas's petition, regarding the repealing to taxes, to the King and the Ministry., 1769 July 08

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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: 1769 July 08
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, replies to Nicholas's offer to Norton of a shipment of tobacco. Also expresses Norton's sympathies in regard to taxation laws, which he believes that both the King and Parliament will work to revoke., 1769 July 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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: 1769 July 28
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, apologizes for signing an address in support of the King and against those who believe in the Bill of Rights. Also thanks Nicholas for printing a cursory letter discussing merchant trade in Virginia., 1769 August 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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: 1769 August 18
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, acknowledges the letters that he has received and discusses the remittance of thirteen bills of Nicholas amounting to £2439.56, in past debts., 1770 January 03

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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: 1770 January 03
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, confirms the transfer of money for 13 bills as described in Norton's last letter. Includes a receipt from John Hunter for 100 pounds due for an annuity., 1770 January 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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: 1770 January 24
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses the management of debts and other business. Refers to a proposal for use of copper coinage and notes that no further volumes are supposed to come out of Dr. Blackstone's commentaries and that he is now a judge., 1770 March 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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: 1770 March 30
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, deals with various accounts and bills for Nicholas who is shipping goods. Expresses sympathy with the colonies and explains that he had lived in Virginia in the past., 1770 April 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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: 1770 April 21
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses business and finance and includes his tobacco account (tobacco account moved to the OS Edgehill-Randolph Box), 1770 July 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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: 1770 July 12
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses drafts with Colonel Corbin for £591.12 and other business matters., 1770 July 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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: 1770 July 28
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, acknowledges the process of two orders—one in regard to Portsmith and the other to Sarah Pitt for £260 and asks in future if he would indicate on each bill from which account it is to be paid, whether private or Treasury., 1770 August 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10
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: 1770 August 25
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, requests payment for the shipping of garden seed (£8.2) Mentions the general belief that there will be a war with Spain. Includes an invoice and a bill of landing., 1770 December 01

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
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: 1770 December 01
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses Nicholas's continued business ventures; Refers to some British financial issue concerning Colonel Tucker and Mr. Hunter; Norton is having a new ship Virginia built at Ipswich; Explains that the possibility of war with Spain is diminishing yet he still hesitates to plan trips., 1771 February 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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: 1771 February 13
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

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

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
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: 1771 May 04
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

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

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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: 1771 May 29
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, discusses business and the accounts concerning the poor cotton and tobacco crops., 1771 July 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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: 1771 July 18
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

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

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
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: 1771 August 31
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

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

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17
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: 1771 September 07
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, follows-up on business and private letters from March 31., 1772 April 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18
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: 1772 April 30
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence

John Norton to Robert C. Nicholas, states that there are two bills amounting to £ 151.18 enclosed; these bills are missing., 1772 May 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19
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: 1772 May 15
Found in: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library / Papers of the Randolph Family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas / Series I: Wilson Cary Nicholas Papers / Subseries A: Correspondence