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Joseph C. Cabell to Wilson Cary Nicholas, answers a question posed by Nicholas, "I should prefer a foreign to a civil war. If there be any prospect of the efficacy of the embargo & non- intercourse as [?] measures, I should still be inclined to give scope to their action. Of this, you are more competent to decide at Washington, than we are here." Cabell believes that the United States should prepare for war in case it should come. Peace would always be preferable because "the embargo deprives our enemies of the trade of only one country, but us of that of the whole world." Cabell also discusses a letter from Mr. Yancey which states that all the delegates from [John Randolph of Roanoke ?]'s district have urged him to oppose Randolph in the next election. "Randolph's conduct seems to inspire general disgust. The common remark is, he makes mischief wherever he is, & it is time for him to stay at home.", 1808 December 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 45
Joseph C. Cabell to Wilson Cary Nicholas, answers a question posed by Nicholas, "I should prefer a foreign to a civil war. If there be any prospect of the efficacy of the embargo & non- intercourse as [?] measures, I should still be inclined to give scope to their action. Of this, you are more competent to decide at Washington, than we are here." Cabell believes that the United States should prepare for war in case it should come. Peace would always be preferable because "the embargo deprives our enemies of the trade of only one country, but us of that of the whole world." Cabell also discusses a letter from Mr. Yancey which states that all the delegates from [John Randolph of Roanoke ?]'s district have urged him to oppose Randolph in the next election. "Randolph's conduct seems to inspire general disgust. The common remark is, he makes mischief wherever he is, & it is time for him to stay at home.", 1808 December 26

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1808 December 26

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Cubic Feet (6 Hollinger document boxes and one oversize box) : about 787 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English