Box 3
Contains 108 Results:
Robert Carter Nicholas to Major Wilson Cary Nicholas, Jr., in the process of negotiating the purchase of a small sugar plantation near [Bringiers, Louisiana?] responds to Wilson's question about his proposed purchase of all the enslaved laborers in [Heron Fenlow & Company?]. Nicholas urges him not to encumber himself with any that are old or infirm, such as Jonas, Baylor and Phoebe, because of the harshness of the climate would make them a source of expense rather than profit. He also discusses the enslaved laborers he brought with him that were not included in the purchases from Patterson & Cabell and his concerns about the propriety of bringing them with him, especially as concerns the Trustees. At the end of the letter, there is a list of the enslaved laborers currently with Robert C. Nicholas, their ages, and evaluation by Major Perkins., 1821 September 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.
Bishop J. Madison to Wilson Cary Nicholas. The last two digits of the date are missing. The letter discusses the sale of some land to Nicholas belonging to [William and Mary College] for which there is no other encumbrance, about which the Visitors had questions., 18[21?] May 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.
Mary Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, [Jr.?], discusses goods that Mary wants Wilson to purchase for her that she would rather not purchase at Heron's Store. Also discusses travel plans., [?] June 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.
N[elson] Nicholas to Wilson Cary Nicholas, authorizes Wilson Nicholas to pay Samuel S. Nicholas the money that is due to Nelson Nicholas personally as well as the money that accrues to Nelson from the will of Mrs. Fairfax., [?] September 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 General Samuel Smith, draft. Although there is no date, the letter likely was written between 1818 and 1820 (the time between Nicholas's retirement from political office and death). The letter address Nicholas's failing financial means and his request for help since he has been unable to sell his property. He believes his land holdings are worth around $100,000 and his total estate at around $330,000., undated
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.
[Mary Nicholas?] to [Wilson Cary Nicholas?], needs eight or ten pounds in money and also sends her request for pork, 150 bushels of coal, two gallons of wine, two and a half yards of linen, and tea., undated
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 [ ? ], 3 draft fragments. All drafts are from after 1799 when Wilson's brother George passed away. The letters discusses the future of George's family and their financial prospects. Touched by the fact that General Samuel Smith will also be concerned in the future of the family. Expresses disbelief that the creditors would push so hard on a widowed family., undated
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 and James Morrison, three letter fragments from after 1799 when Wilson's brother George passed away. The letters discuss the division of George's property and how to best support his children. Mostly deals with financial business and possible solutions to the difficulties posed by the distance and the money., undated
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.