Box 5
Contains 112 Results:
Samuel H. Smith to [Thomas Jefferson Randolph]. Concerns the undertaking of a memoir of Thomas Jefferson for the Columbian Institute., 1826 November 1
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.
William Starke to Albert G. Ruffin. Recommends the home of John Jones for the possible boarding arrangements for Ruffin's son., 1827 January 31
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.
William Starke to Albert G. Ruffin. Response to his inquiry about the conduct of our public men. Starke believes that the administration is Federal and President [John Quincy Adams] and Secretary of State [Henry Clay] are "base men moving on to consolidation with a high hand - Our Senator [John] Randolph [of Roanoke] was their avowed enemy, they feared him, their supporters feared him - his watchfulness, his keen penetration, his bold address in fine his powerful mind was a terror to them, he was in favor of state rights and a zealous and uniform friend of the Constitution." Feels that our [Hanover] delegates, Davis and Cunningham, were warmly opposed to Randolph's re-election and they voted against him, voting instead for [John] Tyler. Accompanying is a note concerning the late sending of the letter., 1827 February 1, 7
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.
William Starke to Albert G. Ruffin. Concerns legislative issues and future political candidates and wishes Ruffin to come visit., 1827 February 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.
William Pollard to Albert G. Ruffin. Declines an invitation to spend tomorrow with him due to expected company., 1827 Mar 7
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.
William Pollard to Albert G. Ruffin. Political issues. Hopes that "some person other than [John Quincy] Adams or [Andrew] Jackson may be found to guide the vessel of State.", [1827 Mar 7]
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.H. Drew to Albert G. Ruffin. Invoice for goods purchased., 1827 August 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.
Edmund Fontaine to Albert G. Ruffin. Concerns political controversy between Jackson and Adams supporters in Hanover County., 1827 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.
Thomas M. Randolph, to the Editors of the Richmond Enquirer, Messrs. Ritchie & Gooch, (Copy) Demands an acknowledgement or a denial of an expression used in the paper that was insulting to him., 1828 January 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.
William Starke to Albert G. Ruffin. Starke agrees to be at Ruffin's house the following week to conduct some surveying., 1828 Mar
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.
Franklin [Dexter], for the Committee on the Fine Arts, [of the Boston Athenaeum], to Joseph Coolidge, and on the same letter, Coolidge to Martha Randolph, and Martha Randolph to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Requests that Thomas Jefferson's collection of paintings be lent for an exhibition prior to their sale. Martha Randolph's reply includes a listing of the artwork and the condition of some of the paintings., 1828 March 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.
William Pollard to Albert G. Ruffin. Some legislative matters concerning the [Tariff of 1828], aims to favor Virginia manufacturers, and his hope for the election of Andrew Jackson., 1828 August 30
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 Nelson to Albert G. Ruffin Acknowledges the receipt of $200 and recommends the wheat fans that they have on hand., 1828 October 8
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.
P[hilip] N[orbonne] Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Acknowledges the receipt of a favor, and requests the letters between Judge [Lyons?] and his brother regarding his brother's claim on [Robinson's] estate., 1828 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.
William Starke to A.G. Ruffin. Concerns Starke's decision to become a candidate for Delegate and other political matters, as well as a summary of the enslaved laborers belonging to the estate of his brother John., 1829 January 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.
P[hilip] N[orbonne] Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Seeks to have Randolph as an endorser for a $2500 note in the Farmers Bank and other business, made secure by rent received from a wharf he owns in Baltimore., 1829 March 4
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.
P[hilip] N[orbonne] Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Has not yet received an answer to the letter of March 4th., 1829 March 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.
T. [Nicholas Philip Trist] to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Concerns various appointments and personages in Washington, saying that Linnaeus Smith was the most inefficient of all the officers in the department and "did nothing but read novels and copy scraps of poetry." Also mentions Nathaniel P. Poor catalogue., 1829 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.
William Starke to Mrs. Eliza Ruffin. Sends her the account of sales and the inventory and appraisement [for the estate of her husband, Albert G. Ruffin ?]., 1829 July 31
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[oseph] C[oolidge] to Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Mr. [Jared] Sparks has asked him to procure a copy of "Mr. Jefferson's works" before they are published, so it can be reviewed by Edward Everett in The North American Review. Also comments on how Lafayette has acquired a copy from Rives and is offering to get them translated and published in Paris., 1829 August 7
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.