Box 2
Contains 115 Results:
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
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.
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
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[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
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 Samuel Smith, declines an invitation for his daughter, Cary Ann, to winter with Smith and his family., 1810 October 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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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 Samuel Preston, indicates that do to various reason he is currently to repay money to Preston and Smith., 1811 April 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.
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
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 Thomas M. Randolph, asks Randolph to take the money owed him from the estate of T.M. Randolph's father and pay it to his account with Doctor Wardlaw, for fifty dollars of medicine furnished to Edmund and his wife., 1811 April 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.
[Lt. Governor George William] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, responds to a letter which Nicholas wrote about facilitating connections between the eastern and western waterways of the state. Smith indicates that such decisions are to be made by the Executive and not the Legislature., 1811 September 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.
Nelson Nicholas to his uncle, Wilson Cary Nicholas, requests Wilson's approval with his plan to accompany William Rives to Williamsburg to attend college and study mathematics for as Nelson puts it, a man without knowledge of mathematics is ignorant in all things. The letter continues to explain that Nelson will still plan on studying law but will do so after finishing his college work. And indicates that he believes that he can counteract any negative impulses that he is exposed to in college., 1811 September 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.
Nelson Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], indicates his safe arrival to Williamsburg and his arrangements for lodging while in college which are more expensive than he originally thought they would be. Has yet to start attending law lectures and doubts that he will be able to do so until mid-December., [1811] November 18
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 the likelihood that America will declare war on Great Britain for commercial reasons which Smith does not endorse but understands as Great Britain's trade embargo hurts many Americans, especially because of the price of certain goods such as wheat., 1811 November 20
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.
W[illiam] A. Burwell to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the growing anxiety in the country with the prospect of war with Great Britain and an understanding that Wilson Nicholas probably shares this unease, so Burwell tries to explain why such action may be necessary. Closes by asking Nicholas to provide money that he owes., 1811 November 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.
S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, indicates that enclosed is a title for the sale of 255 acres of land to Henry Clay which Nicholas must sign. Continues to discuss the financial issues surrounding George Nicholas's children and Owings., 1811 December 01
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, minimally revised copy of 1811 December 1 letter., 1811 December
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 Hollins to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a payment of $3000. Discusses the success of Commodore [John] Rodgers in opposition to some British vessels. Describes patriotic feelings for America., 1812 January 09
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[abney] Carr to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], informs that mail should be directed to Richmond not Charlottesville as his living arrangements have changed., 1812 February 03
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.
J. Preston to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], expresses thanks for Nicholas's concern and wishes that he was not going out of office so that he could show his thanks., 1812 February 03
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.