Box 1
Contains 114 Results:
L.H. Lean to S[amuel] Smith, discusses the treatment of a young woman who seems to have not been improving despite a series of medicine and a regimen to help her. Lean suggests that Smith should consult other sources including Colonel Nicholas and that he should pay Nicholas $100., 1803 October 02
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.
M.B.N. [Mary B. Nicholas] to 'Pappa' [Wilson Cary Nicholas], expresses her inability to commit to a union with 'Mr. H[arvie?]' for whom she does not have the affection 'that would render a union with him either happy or honourable.' Also expresses concern that she has let her father down and that it might appear she has misled Mr. [L. Harvie?]., 1804 March 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to L. H[arvie?], draft. Wilson's daughter Mary wrote her father on March 14 about how to break off an engagement to a Mr. H[arvie]. This letter is a draft that Wilson composed for her to give Mr. H. with an explanation of why she must break off the engagement., [1804 March]
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.
S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, predicts a very close upcoming election concerning [Aaron?] Burr and the possible consequences if he is elected or not., 1804 April 14
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.
S[amuel] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], refers to his concern over the new post of Collector at Norfolk taken by Nicholas., 1804 July 21
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.
S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, with a Bill of Account enclosed, discusses an account with Mr. Rutherford and how the money involved in that account has thus far been dealt with. Also suggests that Nicholas's balance has been reviewed and balanced., 1804 August 22
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.
D. Carr to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], makes a second request for money that Nicholas owes Carr so that Carr can make necessary payments., 1804 November 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to General [Abram] Trigg, discusses an offer that Trigg made for some land of Nicholas's. Nicholas is upset at the smallness of the offer and makes a detailed counter- offer., 1805 January 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 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.