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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

S[amuel] S[mith] to Wilson Cary Nicholas, discusses the current circumstances surrounding George Nicholas's orphaned family. Indicates that leaving young children—especially girls— without protection is dangerous and suggests that they attempt to have the Morrison's take in Margaretta and George, as Nancy will likely be married soon and Nelson can go into the navy, or to him; Smith offers to take Samuel; and believes Georgeanna, Elizabeth Randolph, and [Hetty] Morrison will be taken by Mrs. Morrison., 1806 July 21

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

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: 1806 July 21

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