Box 3
Contains 108 Results:
Robert Carter Nicholas to W. C. Nicholas, Jr., thanks for the last letter and continues to discuss his thoughts of his current location in Leghorn, Italy. He recommends the country for many to consider visiting and moving to. Much of the letter concerns personal relations, particularly the education of Casario, and Robert urges his friend Wilson, on his visits to Staunton, "to inquire into his situation and to see that his master performs what he has engaged to do, especially in relation to his education,", 1816 September 04
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?], apologizes for being unable to ride down to Warren as the last letter requested due to the high water of the James. Promises that John Gamble, his attorney at the Farmers Bank will endorse his note for him. Cabell has also lost a good portion of his small tobacco crop due to frost., 1816 September 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.
R[obert] Smith to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses a proposal that the receiver sent concerning ways to dispel some financial debt; J.H. is going to Richmond to procure an exact statement as to the extent of his debt and names of his creditors; also informs him that G.P.S. is also bankrupt., 1816 October 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.
W[illiam] H. Cabell to Governor [Wilson C.] Nicholas, indicates receipt of request and confirms that he will oblige., 1816 November 04
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 he disagrees with James Morrison and Nicholas that Owings has not yet paid his debt and interest in full; urges Nicholas to release Owings from the debt., 1816 November 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 [Samuel Smith?], draft, fragment, expresses disagreement with the recipient about Mr. Owings' having released himself from the debt he owes Nicholas. This disagreement surrounds the collection of interest within the arrangement., 1816 December 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.
John Cropper to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the proper way to plant and tend beans and peaches, in regard to bags of bean seed and peach stone that were delivered to Nicholas., 1817 January 07
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, expresses his belief that Owings still owes money and that Nicholas and Smith should push for it with any means possible to prevent going into litigations for the money. Recommends giving power of attorney to himself and Robert Wickliffe to fully settle all his business in Kentucky., 1817 February 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.
S[amuel] Smith to Wilson Cary Nicholas, refers to an absent enclosed letter. Indicates that he finds Morrison's latest plan acceptable but that he believes that Owings does not owe the full portion of his bond to Smith., 1817 February 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.
James Morrison to Wilson Cary Nicholas, relates a dream that Morrison had of Nicholas who was in a terrible situation and very depressed for he had to give his property to his creditors. In the dream, none knew about Nicholas's present situation, which had been his design. Goes on to give brief details of the current situation with Owings., 1817 July 08
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.
T. M. Randolph to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], informs Nicholas that Randolph has drawn on his funds for several hundred dollars that day., 1817 July 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.
Thomas M. Randolph to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses familial financial transactions. Refers to checks which were enclosed by B. Peyton to Jefferson, for his signature, having reached him., 1817 August 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.
W[illiam] Jones, President of the United States Bank, to Wilson Cary Nicholas, considers a proposal made by Nicholas in a previous letter to purchase the building in which the Bank of Virginia is currently housed. Continues to discuss possible avenues of financing such a venture, and remarks "the banking system has become extremely complicated in the United States,", 1817 September 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 William Jones, draft, discusses Nicholas's duties as [president of the Richmond branch of the Second Bank of the United States] to appoint a bank that would serve Virginia adequately., [1817]
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 William Jones, President of the U.S. Bank, two draft fragment letters. The letters both discuss the financial breakdown and upcoming court cases surrounding the U.S. Bank and the Virginia Bank, proposing possible actions to be taken., [circa 1817]
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 William Jones, draft, discusses the uses of banks and reasons why new banks should open and the sort of precautions that should be taken with them., [circa 1817]
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] Jones to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses problems being experienced in the banking industry and the need to preserve specie, curtail loans, and call in old loans., 1818 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to William Jones, draft, discusses the miscommunications between the state banks and the Bank of the United States and his conversations with Doctor [John] Brockenbrough, president of the Bank of Virginia, and [Benjamin] Thatcher, head of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia, concerning the instructions coming from Jones., 1818 April 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.
J[ames] A. Buchanan to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], discusses the issues of bank credits and whether the Bank of the United States was financially stable. Explains why there is a clamor against the banks. Indicates that he will try to ensure that the recipient receives his loan to Mr. Patterson., 1818 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.
Wilson Cary Nicholas to "My Dear Sir," says it was not his wish that Clarke should have gone to Goochland if he did not want to and that he wants Clarke to serve Nicholas at Warren the next year., 1818 August 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.