Box 3
Contains 108 Results:
Judge W. Brockenbrough to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses whether the Council has the constitutional and legal right or obligation both to advise the executive—in this case the governor—on candidates for appointment and also to nominate candidates. He believes that they should be able to do both because without such ability they would have almost no power in the government., 1815 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.
Maria Page to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], requests that the recipient, who was an old friend, help her second son, Robert Page, to secure a military commission. He was a former student of medicine who had been called out for militia duty last summer in Alexandria., 1815 February 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.
Robert Taylor to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses the present state of the military force, their strengths and weaknesses, and gives an estimate of where more attention will need to be given. With list of officers enclosed., 1815 February 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.
George Hairston to Charles Johnston, informs him that the first court held in Henry County was on Monday, January 20, 1777. The session resulting in the division of the county begin in October 1776., 1815 April 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.
S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses financial information concerning George Nicholas's estate, Owings' debt, and Wilson Nicholas's involvement. Suggests that Owings has paid his debt in full and is now being taken advantage of. Advises Wilson Nicholas to settle and close his concerns with George Nicholas's estate., 1815 March 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to General Samuel Smith; Wilson Cary Nicholas to Colonel James Morrison, DRAFTS, discuss the financial business relating to Owings and George Nicholas's estate. Wilson Nicholas spends a good bit of time defending and justifying his actions in regard to Owings. Instructs Morrison to carry on his financial undertakings., 1815 April 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.
Ch[arles] Johnston to Wilson Cary Nicholas, provides a response to Nicholas's request for information concerning "certain persons who claimed Lands for military service rendered during the Revolutionary war." Only one of the parties is recollected, "Mr. Reynolds, who it is remembered, served as an officer in the army.", 1815 April 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.
Spencer Roane to Elizabeth Roane, briefly informs of travels on rough roads and under tight time pressures., 1815 August 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.
S. Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, brief discussion of their joint financial debts and payments; Smith declares that he is quit of his debts., 1815 September 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.
Nelson Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, apologizes for the twelve month hiatus in communication and explains his lapse in behavior and writing. Describes his desire to practice law in Kentucky and how he was led astray to indulge in frivolities which wasted his time, gave him a bad reputation, and embarrassed him so greatly that he did not feel that he should write. Says that he is now giving up on those activities and will redirect his life., 1815 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.
S[amuel] Smith Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses Nelson Nicholas's decision to move from Kentucky to Louisiana to start anew but his inability to do so because he lacks the necessary funds. S. Smith Nicholas suggests that Nelson receive whatever interest had accrued upon his portion of Mrs. Fairfax's legacy, to provides funds for Nelson's move to Louisiana., 1815 October 16
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, discusses his past travels and gives brief news from his home before he leaves for Baltimore and Philadelphia in the next day or two., 1815 November 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 Cary Nicholas, Jr. to Wilson Cary Nicholas, Sr., provides a thorough description of the result of his business at Warren, where he bought, and sold hogs, wheat, corn, meal, etc. A rather thorough description of his activities at the fair and explanations of why he bought what he did., 1815 December 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 Senators and Representatives in Congress from Virginia, requesting their support of William Wirt and John Chew, Commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the Commonwealth with the Unites States., 1815 December 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to [ ? ], draft fragment, discusses the recommendation of a member of the Council that General [John Hartwell] Cocke's Brigade be discharged due to the danger of epidemic disease spreading and the improbability of the enemy making an attack at this season of the year. However, Nicholas has received the report of Cocke about the condition of his men with no deaths in the last twelve days, and he has decided not to discharge that brigade. The conditions at Charles City Courthouse were severe enough that he has decided to discharge those troops because of a "dangerous and unknown fever." He has received reports that the British forces at St. Mary's are estimated between 1,000 to 3,000 men and that they have reports that between 8,000 to 10, 000 British troops have disembarked at New Orleans, and believes that Virginia cannot afford to diminish its defense forces., [circa 1814-1815?]
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 [James Madison?], draft fragment, notes that most of American citizens are agriculturalists, discusses the War of 1812, questions about neutral rights and the actions of Great Britain. Believes that if Great Britain refuses to agree to a treaty with the United States, it means that they plan to colonize the states, take part of our territories, or force us to relinquish our fisheries. Considers the French—the problems with their Revolution and the resurgence of the monarchy with [Napoleon Bonaparte?] "the late Emperor of France made the parade of being elected consul for life & then Emperor by the suffrage of the people"; Urges for increases to be made to the militia to prevent problems especially because in Europe there are examples of counter revolutions. Mentions problems with [Northwest Territories?], due to their views on the current war., [1814-1815]
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.
Robert Scott to Wilson Cary Nicholas, briefly advises Nicholas on his progress in selling Nicholas' bills and closing the payments for pork for the current year and urges him to make his arrangements for next year's pork now and establish a credit for his bills in Philadelphia as opposed to Baltimore. Reverse contains Nicholas's statement of account with Scott for the purchase of hogs in Kentucky., 1816 April 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to [?]. discusses the closure of his account with Morrison and other financial business relating to the settlement of his brother's estate and the support of his family, and his concern that Mr. Morrison not be penalized for all the work he has done on behalf of the estate and his sister-in-law., 1816 May 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.
W[illiam] Coleman to Wilson Cary Nicholas, asks for the half year's interest on their bond., 1816 June 05
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 Robert B. Taylor, draft, notifies Taylor of his appointment by Nicholas to be a judge of the General Court., 1816 July 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.