Box 2
Contains 115 Results:
Wilson Miles Cary to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], responds to a request about transactions that have been so long-standing that Wilson Cary can no longer remember what they were for precisely. Inquires after Wilson Nicholas's daughter and says that Nelson Nicholas is excelling in his studies of mathematics., 1812 March 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.
Wilson Miles Cary to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], expresses some confusion in regards to a request for papers of Wilson Nicholas's brother [George?]., 1812 March 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.
Lewis Nicholas to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], asks for $30 to be sent to Peter Carr whom Lewis owes. Thanks Wilson Nicholas for about $150 previously given., 1812 April 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.
John Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, requests that Wilson Nicholas pays Mrs. Johnson's interest of $385 as soon as possible. Continues to catch up on other business and familial issues., 1812 May 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to [?], draft fragment, discusses America's options in relation to the current war between Great Britain and France, suggesting that the war is forcing American minds against the government. The question, in Nicholas's mind, is whether it is better for America to go to war against one [Great Britain] or both of the countries., 1812 May 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.
J. Preston to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses the payment of $3000 and possible places for relocation., 1812 May 27
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.
General Mason to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a business transaction of pork at $16 per item and the price of salt., 1812 June 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.
J. Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, writes to follow up on Mrs. J[ohnston]'s interest that he inquired after last year and which he still has not received. Discusses the war with Great Britain, expecting there to be an early peace. Includes a bill of account., 1812 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.
General Mason to Wilson Cary Nicholas, informs Nicholas that he got the contract for pork at $16. Goes on to say that the Secretary of the Navy will write soon with details on the contract., 1812 June 25
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.
General Mason to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses and works out a delay in the business contract on pork for the Secretary of the Navy., 1812 August 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.
Edmund Randolph to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], discusses an unauthorized sale of enslaved laborers., 1812 September 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.
Thomas Fairfax to [Wilson Cary Nicholas], asks for information about "your brother's youngest child, who I am informed is a daughter named (I believe) Kitty aged 14 or upwards." He also inquires about the number of children in his family and that of his brother, John. He asks Nicholas to visit him when he goes to Washington., 1812 September 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.
General Mason to Wilson Cary Nicholas, writes to follow-up on the pork contract., 1812 October 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.
General J. Marshall to [Wilson Cary Nicholas ?], has just returned from his expedition to the west to investigate opportunities for practical navigation routes between the Atlantic and the western states. He has not seen the reports of Mr. Gallatin, nor that of the New York commissioners, and asks if Nicholas has them and would loan them to him. Expects the Lexington gentlemen and Colonel Lewis to send him their sentiments soon., 1812 October 25
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.
Philip Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the upcoming sale of the laborers enslaved by [Peyton?] Randolph scheduled for November 20th in Richmond. Believes that a sale in Charlottesville would have been better., 1812 October 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.
Charles Everett to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a personal controversy with someone, family business and personal affairs., 1812 November [?]
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] [Branch] Giles to W. C. Nicholas, wishes that he could say something complimentary about the financial situation but cannot because "even the splendid financial talents of the Secretary of the Treasury [Albert Gallatin], afford us no relief in his department. Instead of presenting to Congress a regular system of taxation, coequal and coextensive with the objects of the war, he has substituted a miserable impracticable attempt to plunder the merchants. The attempt too, is as destitute of principle, as it is of policy.", 1812 December 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 [ ? ], discusses the objectives of the 'present war' with Great Britain and the national and civic duty of Americans to defend their country and property., [1812]
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.
Thomas Fairfax to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], expresses concern in not hearing back from Nicholas after sending him a letter wanting information about the affairs of George's youngest child., 1813 January 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.
Edmund Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses a property transfer involving [his daughter?] "dear Edmonia.", 1813 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.