Box 2
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R[obert] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], briefly discusses familial issues and then moves to the upcoming presidential election. Speaks of the outrage on the frigate Chesapeake making it difficult to preserve peaceful relations with Great Britain. Indictments for treason have been found against Burr, Blennerhassett, Dayton, John Smith, Senator of Ohio, Tyler, and Floyd. Describes the details of the Leapard-Chesapeake affair. Spends some time in considering the 'sic volo' ['Thus I will'] of D.C. [DeWitt Clinton?] and other possible eventualities in the election., 1807 June 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.