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Box 2

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Contains 115 Results:

Ed[mund] Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses some business matters and some issues of politics. Informs Nicholas of the recent stroke suffered by his wife., 1809 November 02

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 50
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: 1809 November 02
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

Philip N. Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses business and land transactions., 1810 January 08

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 51
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: 1810 January 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

James Morrison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses various business and commerce transaction, including the trade of hemp. Briefly mentions Nicholas's service in Congress., 1810 February 06

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 52
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: 1810 February 06
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

D[abney] Carr to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses land transactions., 1810 March 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 53
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: 1810 March 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

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses land deals and how everything is finally sorting out in regard to them. Includes a brief discussion of how Congress could not agree on Macon's Bill and so it has been passed to the Senate., 1810 March 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 54
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: 1810 March 17
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

Thomas Taylor to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a note owed by Nicholas for £2000 and expects a payment of at least five thousand dollars so that he can pay his own debts and go to Kentucky in the spring., 1810 March 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 55
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: 1810 March 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

J.W. Hollins to Wilson Cary Nicholas, mentions the operation on Margaretta's throat; gloomy accounts of commerce from both Italy and France; discusses the implication of the continued war between Great Britain and France; has just read a newspaper at the coffee house concerning numerous arrivals in England from the [West Indies] direct, several from this port [Baltimore]., 1810 April 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 56
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: 1810 April 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

J. Mason to Wilson Cary Nicholas, notice of receipt of letter with one hundred dollars on account for his commission., 1810 May 23

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 57
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: 1810 May 23
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

W[illia]m Patterson to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a debt of $5,975 that includes the principle and the interest owed on it. Patterson is unable to grant an extension of the loan due to the slowness of business., 1810 May 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 58
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: 1810 May 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

S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the destruction of a letter to Mr. Madison from Nicholas which would be improper to pass through Smith's hands concerning an appointment for John. He believes that President James Madison's approach to filling diplomatic posts differs from his predecessors, "they wanted to educate men to fill diplomatic appointments - he wants to enable the minister to draw the salary, his own being insufficient.", 1810 May 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 59
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: 1810 May 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

[?] Lee to Wilson Cary Nicholas, inquires about the military service and other biographical information about Samuel Smith., 1810 June 23

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 60
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: 1810 June 23
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

J. W. Hollins to Wilson Cary Nicholas, talks about the price of wheat, the future account for England, and briefly deals with other financial transactions., 1810 July 21

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 61
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: 1810 July 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

J. W. Hollins to Wilson Cary Nicholas, indicates that the prices are good for wheat. Contains brief financial discussion and discussions of the travel plans of Robert Nicholas., 1810 August 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 62
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: 1810 August 22
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

M[argaretta] Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, asks for some monetary help for her husband, [Norborne?], who is worried about his financial difficulties., 1810 October 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 63
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: 1810 October 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

Wilson Cary Nicholas to Samuel Smith, declines an invitation for his daughter, Cary Ann, to winter with Smith and his family., 1810 October 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 64
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: 1810 October 14
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 Morrison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, indicates that Robert Gamble of Richmond is willing to take the loan of $3000 at 10 days sight., 1811 January 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 65
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: 1811 January 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

W[illiam] H. Cabell to Wilson Cary Nicholas, asks that Nicholas proceed to ask Mr. Patterson to procure two of the iron mould board plows and forward them to Robert Gamble. Thanks Nicholas for his advice on wheat and requests any extra seed that Nicholas may have around. He also refers to the advice of [John Hartwell] Cocke of sowing hemp on some of his land., 1811 January 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 66
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: 1811 January 22
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 Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], apologizes for any discomfort that his previous letter might have caused when he wrote about not receiving an answer to a previous letter from Nicholas concerning his daughters, and, as he has heard Nicholas is disgusted with politics, he will not discuss either business or politics., 1811 February 06

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 67
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: 1811 February 06
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

Wilson Cary Nicholas to Samuel Preston, indicates that do to various reason he is currently to repay money to Preston and Smith., 1811 April 19

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 68
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: 1811 April 19
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

Wilkins & Robinson, Pittsburgh to R.C. Nicholas [corrected on address to W. C. Nicholas], earlier reply lost through a mail robbery thirty miles away, responds to a previous inquiry about whether it is better to ship hemp through New Orleans or Pittsburgh; Wilkins & Robinson assures him it is more efficient to ship through Pittsburg and offers his services., 1811 April 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 69
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: 1811 April 22
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