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Looks forward to seeing Aunt Jane.Account of heirs of Judson C. Waller with sheriff of Spotsylvania County, Virginia for taxes.","File includes letter of Sallie Morrison to cousin William S. E. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Arranged alphabetically by author.","Wayne and Grace Rickert donated the collection of founders' autographs to the Washington Library in 2021.","See 2021-SC-004-038","See 2021-SC-004-032","The collection contains 41 manuscripts dating 1770-1831. Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.","John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.","Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Rickert, Wayne","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795","Whipple, William, 1730-1785","Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811","Smallwood, William, 1732-1792","Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794","Dayton, Elias, 1737-1807","Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803","Searle, James, 1730-1797","Fell, John, 1721-1798","Mumford, Thomas, 1728-1799","Floyd, William, 1734-1821","Dayton, Ebenezer, 1744-1802","Ellery, William, 1727-1820","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Lee, Charles, 1731-1782","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814","Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Hooper, William, 1742-1790","Hewes, Joseph, 1730-1779","Penn, John, 1740 or 1741-1788","Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785","Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796","Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797","Lee, William, 1739-1795","Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818","De Berdt, Dennis, Jr.","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Langdon, John, 1741-1819","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Mitchill, Samuel L. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026amp; Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrue copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026amp; Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTimothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.","John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.","Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Rickert, Wayne","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795","Whipple, William, 1730-1785","Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811","Smallwood, William, 1732-1792","Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794","Dayton, Elias, 1737-1807","Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803","Searle, James, 1730-1797","Fell, John, 1721-1798","Mumford, Thomas, 1728-1799","Floyd, William, 1734-1821","Dayton, Ebenezer, 1744-1802","Ellery, William, 1727-1820","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Lee, Charles, 1731-1782","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814","Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Hooper, William, 1742-1790","Hewes, Joseph, 1730-1779","Penn, John, 1740 or 1741-1788","Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785","Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796","Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797","Lee, William, 1739-1795","Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818","De Berdt, Dennis, Jr.","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Langdon, John, 1741-1819","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Patton, John M. (John Mercer), 1797-1858","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Holker, John, 1745-1822","Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789","Paine, Robert Treat, 1731-1814","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Revere, Paul, 1735-1818","Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800","Walton, George, 1749 or 1750-1804","Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Weare, Meshech, 1713-1786","Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794","Livingston, William, 1723-1790","Wolcott, Oliver, 1726-1797"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"names_coll_ssim":["Rickert, Wayne"],"persname_ssim":["Rickert, Wayne","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795","Whipple, William, 1730-1785","Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811","Smallwood, William, 1732-1792","Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794","Dayton, Elias, 1737-1807","Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803","Searle, James, 1730-1797","Fell, John, 1721-1798","Mumford, Thomas, 1728-1799","Floyd, William, 1734-1821","Dayton, Ebenezer, 1744-1802","Ellery, William, 1727-1820","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Lee, Charles, 1731-1782","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814","Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Hooper, William, 1742-1790","Hewes, Joseph, 1730-1779","Penn, John, 1740 or 1741-1788","Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785","Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796","Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797","Lee, William, 1739-1795","Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818","De Berdt, Dennis, Jr.","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Langdon, John, 1741-1819","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Mitchill, Samuel L. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Arranged alphabetically by author.","Wayne and Grace Rickert donated the collection of founders' autographs to the Washington Library in 2021.","See 2021-SC-004-038","See 2021-SC-004-032","The collection contains 41 manuscripts dating 1770-1831. Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.","John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.","Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Rickert, Wayne","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795","Whipple, William, 1730-1785","Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811","Smallwood, William, 1732-1792","Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794","Dayton, Elias, 1737-1807","Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803","Searle, James, 1730-1797","Fell, John, 1721-1798","Mumford, Thomas, 1728-1799","Floyd, William, 1734-1821","Dayton, Ebenezer, 1744-1802","Ellery, William, 1727-1820","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Lee, Charles, 1731-1782","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814","Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Hooper, William, 1742-1790","Hewes, Joseph, 1730-1779","Penn, John, 1740 or 1741-1788","Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785","Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796","Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797","Lee, William, 1739-1795","Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818","De Berdt, Dennis, Jr.","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Langdon, John, 1741-1819","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Mitchill, Samuel L. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026amp; Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrue copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026amp; Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTimothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.","John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.","Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. 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(Samuel Latham), 1764-1831","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Patton, John M. 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Most documents are financial or legal, such as receipts, promissory notes, account statements, and probate records. There is some correspondence, as well as a few documents relating to military service in the Revolutionary period and the affairs of the German Reformed Church. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","William Short was born in Surry County, Virginia, in 1759, the son of William Short and Elizabeth (Skipwith) Short. He graduated in 1779 from the College of William and Mary where he had been one of the founders of Phi Beta Kappa. 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William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.","Urges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.","Admonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.","Is leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.","Directs him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.","Has received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.","Scope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.","Scope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.","Refers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.","Happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.","Have received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.","Expresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.","Discusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.","Bemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.","Does not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026 Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.","Discusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.","Continued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.","Scope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.","Inquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.","Scope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.","More hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.","Sends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.","Just returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.","States opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.","About to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.","In a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.","Glad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.","Planned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.","Discourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.","Mention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.","Scope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".","Scope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".","Recently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.","Sale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.","Monetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.","Gives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.","Scope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).","Richard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.","Detailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.","Latest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.","Scope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.","If Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.","Comment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.","Problems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.","Debt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.","Has heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Sh9","/repositories/2/resources/1119"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"collection_ssim":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"creator_ssm":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creator_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creators_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Diplomats--United States--Correspondence","Real property","United States--Foreign relations--1783-1815","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Diplomats--United States--Correspondence","Real property","United States--Foreign relations--1783-1815","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.20 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.20 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence"],"date_range_isim":[1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Letters, 1783-1825, primarily between William Short (1759-1849), American diplomat and financier, who, after a career in Europe, settled in Philadelphia, Pa., and his brother, Peyton Short (1761-1825), a native of Virginia who moved to Kentucky and engaged in extensive land speculation there and in Ohio. William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirects him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026amp; Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlanned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLatest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Dated 1783-1825. Letters, 1783-1825, primarily between William Short (1759-1849), American diplomat and financier, who, after a career in Europe, settled in Philadelphia, Pa., and his brother, Peyton Short (1761-1825), a native of Virginia who moved to Kentucky and engaged in extensive land speculation there and in Ohio. William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.","Urges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.","Admonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.","Is leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.","Directs him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.","Has received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.","Scope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.","Scope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.","Refers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.","Happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.","Have received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.","Expresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.","Discusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.","Bemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.","Does not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026 Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.","Discusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.","Continued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.","Scope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.","Inquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.","Scope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.","More hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.","Sends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.","Just returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.","States opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.","About to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.","In a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.","Glad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.","Planned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.","Discourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.","Mention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.","Scope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".","Scope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".","Recently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.","Sale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.","Monetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.","Gives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.","Scope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).","Richard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.","Detailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.","Latest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.","Scope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.","If Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.","Comment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.","Problems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.","Debt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.","Has heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"persname_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":53,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:14:39.929Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1119","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1119","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1119","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1119","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1119.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Short, William and Peyton, Papers","title_ssm":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"title_tesim":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1783-1825"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1783-1825"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Sh9","/repositories/2/resources/1119"],"text":["Mss. 65 Sh9","/repositories/2/resources/1119","William and Peyton Short Papers","Virginia--History--18th century","Diplomats--United States--Correspondence","Real property","United States--Foreign relations--1783-1815","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","William Short was born in Surry County, Virginia, in 1759, the son of William Short and Elizabeth (Skipwith) Short. He graduated in 1779 from the College of William and Mary where he had been one of the founders of Phi Beta Kappa. He acted as Thomas Jefferson's private secretary in Paris and as secretary of legation and charge d'affairs. He was minister to The Hague. He participated in negotiations of the Pinchney Treaty with Spain. Short died in 1849. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," A PDF document of this inventory is available online."," Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/65_Sh9_Short__William_and_Peyton.pdf","Processed by Michael Foret in 1983.","Dated 1783-1825. Letters, 1783-1825, primarily between William Short (1759-1849), American diplomat and financier, who, after a career in Europe, settled in Philadelphia, Pa., and his brother, Peyton Short (1761-1825), a native of Virginia who moved to Kentucky and engaged in extensive land speculation there and in Ohio. William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.","Urges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.","Admonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.","Is leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.","Directs him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.","Has received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.","Scope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.","Scope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.","Refers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.","Happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.","Have received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.","Expresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.","Discusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.","Bemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.","Does not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026 Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.","Discusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.","Continued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.","Scope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.","Inquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.","Scope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.","More hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.","Sends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.","Just returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.","States opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.","About to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.","In a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.","Glad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.","Planned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.","Discourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.","Mention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.","Scope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".","Scope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".","Recently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.","Sale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.","Monetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.","Gives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.","Scope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).","Richard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.","Detailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.","Latest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.","Scope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.","If Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.","Comment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.","Problems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.","Debt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.","Has heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Sh9","/repositories/2/resources/1119"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"collection_ssim":["William and Peyton Short Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"creator_ssm":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creator_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"creators_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--18th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Diplomats--United States--Correspondence","Real property","United States--Foreign relations--1783-1815","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Diplomats--United States--Correspondence","Real property","United States--Foreign relations--1783-1815","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.20 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["0.20 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence"],"date_range_isim":[1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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He acted as Thomas Jefferson's private secretary in Paris and as secretary of legation and charge d'affairs. He was minister to The Hague. He participated in negotiations of the Pinchney Treaty with Spain. Short died in 1849. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/William_Short_(1759-1849)\" title=\"William Short (1759-1849)\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["William Short was born in Surry County, Virginia, in 1759, the son of William Short and Elizabeth (Skipwith) Short. He graduated in 1779 from the College of William and Mary where he had been one of the founders of Phi Beta Kappa. He acted as Thomas Jefferson's private secretary in Paris and as secretary of legation and charge d'affairs. He was minister to The Hague. 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Letters, 1783-1825, primarily between William Short (1759-1849), American diplomat and financier, who, after a career in Europe, settled in Philadelphia, Pa., and his brother, Peyton Short (1761-1825), a native of Virginia who moved to Kentucky and engaged in extensive land speculation there and in Ohio. William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirects him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026amp; Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlanned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMonetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLatest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Dated 1783-1825. Letters, 1783-1825, primarily between William Short (1759-1849), American diplomat and financier, who, after a career in Europe, settled in Philadelphia, Pa., and his brother, Peyton Short (1761-1825), a native of Virginia who moved to Kentucky and engaged in extensive land speculation there and in Ohio. William gives advice concerning Peyton's career and the education of his children, and discusses other family matters, but is primarily concerned with various speculative land transactions in Kentucky and Ohio. Frequent litigation is involved, and, in the later years, William and Peyton's letters show an estrangement brought on by the latter's financial problems.","Urges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.","Admonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.","Is leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.","Directs him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.","Has received no word in so long, is sending this letter by way of [Thomas] Jefferson, who will be sure it is delivered; Jefferson reported receiving a letter to be forwarded which, however, had no enclosure; Jefferson sent news of the family, including marriage of sister, Jenny; pressed sister, Eliza, to send a letter, and assured her of its safe delivery, but to no avail; aversion of Americans to writing; anxious for safety of family in Kentucky because of Indian War; will leave Holland tomorrow for Spain via France; send letters to Jefferson or through J. Browne, merchant of Richmond; passage through France risky, because of present troubles; papers and library scattered; his European affairs entrusted to a Dutch concern; if problems arise, Jefferson can help; Col. [Henry] Skipwith, handling affairs in Va.; asks about Norfolk and western lands purchases; laments having ever left home.","Scope and Contents Had hoped to be home long ago, but the President, [Washington] refused to accept resignation; then death of someone in Europe prevented departure; recently learned letters sent to America not reaching Kentucky; pained by lack of letters, but attributes it not to inattention, but Americans' almost universal aversion to writing; since the beginning of the [European] War, correspondence most precarious, even Jefferson not writing; Devilmont, arriving in Spain from Ft. Pitt, [Pa.], just when preparing to depart; spoke of family affairs, and of hazards of getting mail to Kentucky; would have written through Devilmont but he left Madrid two days sooner than expected, which occasioned having to write letters and dispatches over a 48 hour period; has been subject to headaches, some violent and incapacitating; is only health problem of consequence, thinks it a \"family disorder\" stemming from mother's side; glad Eliza married, since this is the \"natural course to happiness, especially for women\"; personal affairs are in sorry state, as had not made better arrangements before leaving, and does not have a good friend in Richmond; has no clue to state of affairs, management of which has passed from [Benjamin] Harrison to Col. [Henry] Skipwith, (who has not sent the accounting he promised eight years ago), and then to Messers. Donald and Browne; Jefferson now in charge of some affairs, but these out of his way.","Scope and Contents Has received letter of 29 Nov [1799], and only sorry it did not contain more details of the family's life; interested in every detail, no matter how minute; has been lucky in life, but to be in one's own country, working towards a better life, under free government, the happiest life; alarmed to read brother contemplating trip to Europe, as it would take him away from affairs and would be dangerous and costly; hopes to return next summer or winter; if he writes while congress is in session, when Jefferson is absent, send mail through John Barnes, merchant of Philadelphia, through post from Kentucky; Barnes is agent appointed by Jefferson to handle affairs formerly administered by Skipwith; Col. [Henry] Skipwith has no been the best manager, but can find no fault with him in law or equity; recounts at great length problems in affairs and his attempts to have a reckoning of them; asks advice on how to collect money owed; cautions that he deal fairly and honestly with Col. Skipwith, as he is a relative and has always shown himself to be a friend; hopes to be home soon, but still wants this business begun as soon as possible; Jefferson has documents relative to Skipwith's agency which he will make available; asks about title to lands bought from Pasky [?]; questions about western land deals, and reflects on effects of \"family disease\" [Speculation] which has afflicted them both; observations on land use arrangements in Europe, including serfdom (which he compares to slavery) and metayers (sharecroppers); reflects on uncertain income of landlords and large farmers, and the evils resulting; happy to see his brother so prosperous; sorry to hear sad fate of negroes on Mush Island, who were sold; if had been in Virginia, would have put up money to buy those who could not find good masters, as Harvie ever was; if any of them can be found in the hands of cruel masters, buy them, and if they are capable of providing for their families, give them freedom; if not hire them out to good masters; give particular attention to female slaves; family slaves from Surry, are those most concerned about, wishes them seen to; expresses happiness that nephew Edmonds well provided for with a good guardian but hopes to be able to take over that position after arriving in America; Fulwar Skipwith has suffered a reversal of fortune since arriving in Paris and is embarrassed in his circumstances; has some money coming to him from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; try to recover sum from Sir Peyton.","Refers to letter of July 28 1800,; as suspected, Fulwar Skipwith's letter indicates money must be gotten from Sir Peyton [Skipwith]; happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799, with such a detailed account of brother's finances; reiterates opposition to brother visiting in Europe; discusses Col. [Henry] Skipwith's handling of his affairs, Paskie and western lands; encapsulates account of metayers (share croppers) of France, and the need to keep regular accounts.","Happy to receive letter of 29 Nov. 1799; has recently sent two large letters, largely concerning state of affairs with Col. [Henry] Skipwith; hopes it will be satisfactorily completed soon; has seen Dr. Watkins in Paris, and learned much about Kentucky and the family, especially as to mode of life, which never is revealed in letters; the family's prosperity all due to his better judgement, as himself had counseled against this enterprise; great happiness in having lands cultivated by tenants rather than slaves; would never have guessed that there were land so plentiful and cheap, so many could be found to work the land of others; this the best kind of property; wish had invested in such land long ago; sorry had not invested in Kentucky as you advised, but left it with [Col. Henry Skipwith], and which by now would have produced a fortune; would it still be possible to trade the 10,000 acres for land near his?; discusses profitability of rent vis-a-vis expenses; hopes plan of Dr. Watkins succeeds, and negotiations with the [Spanish] government successful; much land for sale in the U.S. north and south; has heard Kentucky lands four to six times more valuable since 1794.","Have received no letter of late; Mr. Barnes, near Georgetown, and Jefferson report no letters received; has had to postpone leaving one more year, may be next fall or spring; again counsels against a trip to Europe; leaving tomorrow for Auvergne, and waters of Vichy; if remain in Europe, not sure if will winter in Paris or take another voyage; has heard some report that Mr. Watkins has met with some misfortune in Spain; does not think his mission will be successful; please send letter through Barnes or Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for travels on behalf of the Harvie deal, and promise of the same for the Paskie affair ; hopes to return next spring, but will not fix the time of arrival, as so often disappointed; time spent at waters and in mountains has been very good for health; observations and speculation on Col. [Henry] Skipwith affair, happy satisfied with agricultural observations; tells of difficulty of transporting a ram to Kentucky, and the experience of one Frenchman who tried sending some to his farm in New York, their rising price, along with that of their wool, due to efforts of the French Government; sassafras is a good crop for Kentucky mentioned to Dr. Watkins; reiterates inquiry about Mush Island Slaves; asks for another yearly account, as did last year, only more detailed; copy of agricultural arithmetic on Spanish ram production; will send letters to Jefferson, but under cover to Barnes; please do same; advised having sisters ratify division of father's negroes when they came of age; death of sister Sally gives other sisters claim on negroes left by her; has estate been settled?; what about Poythress, Peters, [Kerrs?]; problems the result of \"ruinous\" Negro property.","Expresses grief on loss of brother's wife [Maria (Symmes) Short]; on returning [to America] plan to go westward after taking care of long-neglected affairs; will probably arrive next spring, somewhere in the far north; happy Harvie lands purchased; laments extent of slavery in Kentucky; France to people the Spanish territories of the lower Mississippi River; might have been avoided by better [American] handling of foreign affairs; inadvisability of proceeding with Col. [Henry] Skipwith until return; mention of nephew [John T.] Edmunds.","Discusses journey from Winchester, [Va.]; opposed to sale of Jersey estate, and does not wish to purchase it; disparages speculation as a characteristic of Americans, especially Westerners; Wilson Cary Nicholas on way to Kentucky, but not sure where, or whether interested in purchasing his land; account with Sir Peyton Skipwith still uncertain;  two sorrels and chair received; will dispose of the Grey as directed; estate papers from Col. [Henry] Skipwith may be lodged with George Jefferson of Richmond.","Bemoans brother's erratic travels as of late, and their not meeting; thanks for services of \"Old Honest Joe,\" and worries about his return trip; happiness at brother's fortune [remarriage]; is collecting papers dealing with Col. Henry Skipwith's affairs.","Does not know whether to sue or not over Carneal's not having given title or patent to the 10,000 acres of land; if cannot write about this soon, please inform Mr. [Charles?] or Mrs. [Janes (Short)?] Wilkins about status and have them write; have out off trip to Europe; objects to delay in settling Carneal affair; would rather have $8,000 in cash than a bond for $10,000 at the end of the year; feels that sending his sons to the Atlantic states for schooling a good idea; eldest son [John Cleves Short] should go to Bishop Carroll's school near Baltimore , where he will study under French professors; the cost of $400 per year is expensive, but should not be considered impossible since it is considered the best school in the U.S.; write to Nazareth about son [Charles Wilkins Short]; as to bond loaned, had hoped it would go to discharge his debts, not to embarking on new speculative ventures; only desires it to be paid back a little at a time, through agents in New York, Lewis \u0026 Lawrence Brokers, Wall Street or Philadelphia George Taylor, Jr., Broker, Second Street, or to Mr. Charles Wilkins, merchant in Lexington, [Ky.], who will send it to Philadelphia; have not heard from sisters, Wilkins and Ridgely for some time.","Discusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to  send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.","Continued lengthy discussion of Carneal's breach of contract; comments that juries often consider a suit to compel a conveyance as a maneuver by obligee to convert the obligation into a money debt, so it must be proven that the title was demanded and not delivered; immigration is progressing with inconceivable rapidity; some lands in Ohio bought 3 years ago for $2 are now selling for $5-$10 per acre; Paskie lawsuit is at last stage with the decree to be given during present term; discusses speculation; Potomac affair a tactic to get closer to shore.","Scope and Contents Does not know if Capt. Hall (according to Col. Lytle's letter) was able to sell the land as he had hoped; Gen. Wilkins confirmed his comment about selling lands; emigration good in that \"quarter\" so sales are good; also reports that the agent sold his land, used the money for his own purposes and then did not repay it when requested, a common occurrence; Capt. Hall should have received payment for sale, but no word of it; please send information on this matter; agent in Philadelphia is now George Taylor, Jr., South Second Street near the Pennsylvania bank; but while in country receive own money to avoid commission; if any money received, send it to the bank at Pittsburgh in care of Gen. Wilkins; keep apprised of Paskie's land, and prospect for its sale; also request information on Ohio lands; since ignorant of Western geography, indicate nearby watercourses or settlements for reference, has learned of very small inheritance due from Skipwith side of family; each brother's share one-seventieth of the whole estate; wondering about proposed sale of Potomac lands; accidentally learned from R. Peters about his suit against him; will help in any way possible.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a month's tour in Ohio, but was not able to meet with Capt. Hall; detailed discussions concerning a land sale payment plan, litigation in connection with Paskie lands and the possible sale of some land on the Ohio River; thanks for news on the North Carolina \"windfall\"; lengthy inquiry and information about Jack Edmunds, and debts owed by him; appreciates offer concerning Potomac affair; pointed comments about Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate settlement in connection with a 20-year old debt owed him; also mention of Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Inquires about news of Ohio and Cumberland land sales, troubles in Ohio country make their main officers, such as Col Lytle, hard to reach, making business hard to conduct; inquires as to Hall's agency, and the state of affairs regarding the lands under his disposal; discusses merits of having money in the bank at Pittsburgh or Philadelphia; has learned Paskie's land to be titled in his name; the Skipwith \"windfall\" is not enough to bother with; discusses character of George Skipwith; reflects on desire of everyone to go into business, and attendant evils; unhappy situation of a man dependent on foreign commerce or funds for his livelihood.","Inquires about plans for educating sons [John and Charles]; suggests Princeton as a good place; college costs less than $300 a year, with $450 necessary in supplies; surprised over sale of Ohio lands to Carneal at a discount, especially as he always pictured him as dishonest.","Scope and Contents Has inquired into various schools in the region [for John and Charles]; only one definitely to be rejected is Princeton, where students have recently revolted; \"Southern\" boys have so much money they are a bad example and taverns are so near the school, they are a constant temptation; prefers a local school, headed by the Frenchman, Carrè; however, he does not admit boys older than 13 years; requests information on Carneal sale.","More hopeful of embarking this summer than before; will do whatever possible to aid sons [John and Charles] in getting in a school; thinks that the plan of sending one before the other is a good one; Princeton is still in a state of insurrection, but if restructured better than formerly it is to be preferred; looking into Carlisle, and a school at Germantown run by a Catholic priest who does not meddle in religion; chose between three; describes tombstone made for parent's grave; will be leaving in a few days for New York; take care over Carneal sale; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting and sell Paskie tract for whatever price reasonable; has made a settlement with Col. Henry Skipwith for $6000, even though the amount should have been closer to $20,000; southern laxity extends even to the bench; to be paid in four installments by way of joint bonds in name of W. Skipwith and Ed. Harrison, who has married Col. [Henry] Skipwith's daughter; Peyton Skipwith and his wife, seen last year on way to Rhode Island, told of marriage; Col. Skipwith is in a bad way financially; his present wife's family says he has spent his wife's estate to pay his debts; pity him but cannot love him as once did.","Sends more precise information on Princeton program, which is better, and more strictly administered since the insurrection; have Mr. Wilkins certify handwriting on Paskie sale; Gen. Wilkins says John Kerr at Chillicothe a good man to handle affairs.","Just returned from the falls at Niagara; problems with the post to Kentucky; discusses evils of speculation, giving the examples of Robert Morris, prince of all [speculators] and George Nicholas; only Pasties tract remains; please press Mr. Wilkins to go to the next court for that.","States opinion of sending sons to Princeton if they desire to study law, rather than school in Philadelphia; mention of Carneal and Col. [Henry] Skipwith and debts owed by them; Paskie land issue.","About to sail for [France?]; has written to Mr. Wilkins about dealings with Carneal; desires moneys to be deposited in Bank of the United States Philadelphia; is leaving a trunk at the U.S. Bank with papers; also in it will be a tin box with titles; his son has not arrived; if he arrives after his departure, he will be assisted by Mr. John Vaughan or Mr. Mahler (?) Dickenson; asks that he sell all of his lands as soon as possible.","In a former letter, advised that horses sell easier and at a better price in Ohio than in Kentucky, and that his horses should be sent there, but has recently observed in the Frankfort Palladium that the horses were put up for public sale; good market for [iron?] castings there; could probably sell 20 or 30 tons assorted; Mr. Owens promised all or part of payment due next spring in tall kettles, and a lower price if collect them at furnace rather than Lexington; perhaps, if funds allow, should have a boat built there to go to New Orleans, and if unable to be sold there, forwarded here; should be converted into a handsome profit in six months; some castings sold just before departure from Kentucky for Whiskey, payable next spring; also sold John W. Hunt two tons at 40 per ton, also to be paid in whiskey; there is a bond to secure a riverboat to send whiskey and other goods from there to New Orleans or any other market down river for his account; has said nothing of contract with MacNale concerning the Woodford Distillery, which would bring in 6000 gallons of whiskey annually until estate sold at $1.25 per gallon wholesale at New Orleans; hopes the contract with George Brown carried out; wants to keep slaves, and reclaim those tricked out of by arch-fiend T. Hart; Suppose lands bought from Dr. Rumsay also on market, although had hoped to retire there; about March 1, an installment of $1000 due Dr. Rumsay is payable at the Russelsville [Ohio?] branch of the bank; think that may be raised in time from sale of lands on Elk River, [Tenn.]; agent there Mr. Hardy Holiman is an honest man; has notified him of land purchased in Christian County, [Ky.], and exhorted him to forward to that Bank the amount indicated to discharge debt; would like to go elsewhere than Kentucky, where not known as someone who has seen better days; contemporaries in Kentucky have been going up at same rate as I going down.","Glad he is travelling by land; please advise as to route; suggests he go westward by way of Col. [James] Henry; should leave patents for the 20,000 acres and other papers with Col. Henry, or some other dependable person; send information as to titles and prices desired; should have stayed in Kentucky, at least in opinion of Dr. Ridgely and Mr. Wilkins; also would have saved living in taverns from Florida to New York these last twelve months; lengthy discussion of travel route and monetary matter.","Planned to go to Kentucky by water, but it turned colder and snowed, so he went overland on foot and by sleigh; now there is ice everywhere; has booked passage to Lexington by boat, which will leave as soon as the river is navigable; mention of resettling at the mills near Frankfurt; lengthy discussion centering on the raising of sheep, the profits from the wool, and the prices of lambs and ewes; mention of Carneal's debts.","Discourse about misunderstanding of reasons why he should return to Lexington to live.","Mention of Dr. Ridgeley and Mr. Wilkins; also confusion over dissolution of contract with Eastland; returning to Lexington in Summer 1809, passed through fertile lands of Cumberland and Green Rivers, and purchased of a Dr. Rumsey a handsome and valuable tract in the Western County; 6000 acres, some of it already opened by nature to cultivation; much land speculation discussed.","Scope and Contents Bank of Pennsylvania arrangements concerning [Charles] Wilkins and involving George Taylor; discussion centering on sales and purchases of slaves, including not separating families; land sale comments; care of his [PS] children after his [PS] death; other comments about Charles Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, Dr. Rush, and the \"Stanley affair\".","Scope and Contents [Ohio?] land sales discussion mentioning [Charles] Wilkins, Dr. Ridgely, and [Daniel C.?] Cooper and involving marketable price of flour and whiskey in \"tight casks\".","Recently learned from Francis Scott Key, a lawyer in Washington, [D.C.], that Gen. James Wilkinson, who Key was prosecuting on his behalf, has assigned all his property to trustees for the benefit of his creditors; learned from his statement that he possessed an island off Mobile Bay; would like to learn more of it, as to name, value, quality of soil, etc.; will be travelling on Mississippi River this autumn; may visit your quarter.","Sale of Ohio lands involving Charles Wilkins; discussion of disposition of his negroes including their aging and thus not bearing any more children, separating families, and selling them to masters of their own choosing.","Monetary matters; read in papers a movement in congress to extend payments, and another to lower the price on the sale of public lands, and how the War [of 1812] will affect their [Congress] time in making final decisions; land sales; John [Cleve Short] wishes to join the Army, and may be the aide to General William Henry Harrison.","Gives proposal to pay debts owed and provide for family after his death, involving sales of land, transfers of mortgages of land in Indiana and Kentucky, and use of negroes.","Scope and Contents His [WS] idea of when he [PS] visited [William Branch] Giles was incorrect, for he visited him at his house in Amelia [Co., Va.] in 1802, and obtained titles to certain lands then; defends his actions in trying to \"chase down\" unpaid claims, rather than letting them go; mentions debts and claims involving Fulwar Skipwith, Gen. [James] Wilkinson, and Col. Henry (on behalf of his [PS] daughters by his second wife).","Richard Boulware affair disappointing; sued in court, but could get back no more than property and, from a third person, $500; mills returned in a ruinous state; both our interests dictate repair of property; on advice of Charles Wilkins, have written son John for his aid; sorry the Eastland purchase so misunderstood by Wilkins and Ridgely; have been offered $8000 cash, $4000 less than value; if Boulware sale had gone through, it would have netted $20,000.","Detailed plan for settlement of debts and estate; expresses gratitude for his support; sister, [Jane (Short) Wilkins] is dying.","Latest debt and estate settlement proposals mostly agreeable; feels that he [PS] has only hurt himself [through his speculation]; sorry to hear about sister, but knows she will soon be in heaven.","Scope and Contents Charles [Wilkins Short] doing very well in Hopkinsville, Ky., with a lucrative practice; reviews past ten years of business matters mentioning matters such as the success of coal mines in Kentucky until after the War [of 1812], when the rest of the United States was in a state of depression, a mill that was razed during the earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812, supporting his children in various matters, and the sales of land labor, and farm stock and produce; comment about invitation to move to Texas, but states that he is not a \"man of war\" and would only go \"to cultivate the earth\"; pledge to repay all money owed to him.","If Wilkinson's and his case come up before his appearance, please have Mr. Wickliffe appear instead of Mr. Haggar, who might betray him; do not know if [Henry] Clay has, but thinks he has come near; can promise Wickliffe respectable fee; sorry about illness of last sister; has promised brother [William] an additional lien on estate to secure balance of payment due him.","Comment on continued breakdown of communication between one another; debt and mortgage information.","Problems in communicating clearly despite being brothers; mention of Christian [Co., Ky.] estate; $1000 has been deposited in bank in Pittsburgh to be paid to him and will send more if it is necessary.","Debt discussion; mention of Christian Co., [Ky.] land conveyance and dealing with the Clerk.","Has heard that he is purchasing a parcel of land in Lexington, [Ky.], and paying for it in cash; expresses shock and disbelief at his ability to do this after all of the previous correspondence concerning his enormous debt situation; other discussion centering on monetary solvency."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"persname_ssim":["Short, William (1759-1849)","Short, Peyton, 1761-1825","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":53,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:14:39.929Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1119"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"William K. 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Legal papers, 1723-1895 and undated, include indentures, agreements, and lists of debts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, Sarah T. Nicolson, and descendants of William K. Perrin. Also accounts and receipts, 1806-1902, and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1511#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1511","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1511.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Perrin, William K.","title_ssm":["William K. Perrin Papers"],"title_tesim":["William K. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains business papers; Series 2 contains legal papers; Series 3 contains accounts and receipts; Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged into series which are then arranged chronologically by date.","William K. Perrin was the son of John and Elizabeth Carter Perrin. In 1833, he married Mrs. Sarah T. Nicolson, daughter of Ralph Wormeley of Middlesex County, Virginia and widow of George D. Nicolson. (Their children were Robert W., George Lewellyn, Andrew T. and James Monroe Nicolson.) The children of William K. Perrin and Sarah T. Nicolson were William Kennon Perrin (1834-1904) and John Tayloe Perrin (b. 1836)."," Wyndham Kemp was married to Ann L. Perrin, a daughter of William K. Perrin. She was deceased by 1854. Their children were Perrin Kemp, Wyndham Kemp and Emily Kemp who married Peyton N. Page. ","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00056.frame","There are five collections that relate to the William K. Perrin Papers and are located at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," John T. Perrin Papers, 1770-1931. 11 boxes. Collection number: Mss. 65 P42"," Perrin Family Bibles Collection, ca. 1740-1938. 3 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 P42"," Eleanor W. Perrin Diaries  Mss. 96 P42."," James Monroe Nicolson Manuscript Volumes, 1853-1870. 4 items. Collection number: Mss. 76 N52"," James Monroe Nicolson Account Books and Papers, 1802-1852. 38 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 N52","Business letters, 1833-1839, to Major William K. Perrin and 1855, 1860, to his son-in-law Wyndham Kemp, both of Gloucester County, Virginia from Perrin's step-son Robert W. Nicolson in Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama, about the management of a cotton plantation. Letters mention purchasing land, growing and selling cotton, and the management of the enslaved, legal and banking matters and uprising of the Creek Indians. Papers, 1800-1855 and undated, relating to the hiring out and management of enslaved persons in Gloucester County, Virginia by William K. Perrin. Legal papers, 1723-1895 and undated, include indentures, agreements, and lists of debts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, Sarah T. Nicolson, and descendants of William K. Perrin. Also accounts and receipts, 1806-1902, and undated.","Folders 1-3","Letters, 1826-1832, to Mrs. Sarah T. Nicolson, Middlesex, including one dated 21 October 1827, stating the decree for dividing \"Rosegill\" has been set aside; chiefly letters, 1833-1839, to William K. Perrin of \"Goshen,\" Gloucester County, Virginia from his step-son Robert W. Nicolson, Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama about the management of a cotton plantation.","Business letters, 1844-1849, to Major William K. Perrin but chiefly letters, 1855-1860, from Robert Nicolson in Alabama to Wyndham Kemp in Gloucester County, Virginia about his cotton crop.","Included are lists of enslaved persons hired out, giving names of the enslaved and of the enslavers, amount of transaction, 1800-1806, and undated, receipts for sale of enslaved persons, 1800-1855, and lists of Black people at Guinea and Fairfield, 1852.","Folders 4-9","Physical Location: See also medium oversize file. Indentures, lists of accounts for William, Willis, Louisa, and Eliza Perrin in the name of John W. Perrin, guardian, 1800-1807.","Indentures and receipts of William K. Perrin, George D. Nicolson, and Sarah T. Nicolson.","Includes indentures of Sarah T. Nicolson, widow of George D. Nicolson.","Physical Location: See medium oversize file. Includes agreement, list of debts and receipts of William K. Perrin; last will and testament of William K. Perrin, 16 March 1854 and 25 July 1855; and last will and testament of Willis Perrin, 9 April 1865. Also, Presidential pardon and amnesty granted William K. Perrin for having serves in the Confederate Army, 24 August 1865.","Includes indentures and deeds of the descendants of William K. Perrin.","Miscellaneous items.","Folders 10-15","Physical Location: See medium oversize file. Accounts and receipts of Sarah T. Nicolson, William K. Perrin, and Robert W. Nicolson.","Accounts and receipts of William K. Perrin, Robert W. Nicolson, and Andrew S. Nicolson.","Physical Location: medium oversize file. Accounts and receipts of William K. Perrin and Andrew S. Nicolson.","Accounts and receipts of Wyndham Kemp, William K. Perrin, and John T. Perrin.","Accounts and receipts of William K. Perrin.","Miscellaneous accounts of Willis Perrin, and John W. 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Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1512#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1512.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Langborn, William papers","title_ssm":["William Langborn Papers"],"title_tesim":["William Langborn Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1783-1837"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1783-1837"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512"],"text":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512","William Langborn Papers","American Revolution--Veterans","Executors and administrators--Virginia--History--19th century","Jay's Treaty (1794)","King William County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Typescripts","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","William Langborn served in the Revolutionary War. He visited Lafayette in France and toured Europe for thirteen years. After coming back to the United States, he lived in King William County, Va. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Box and folder list compiled by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in November 2011.","Papers, 1783-1837, of William Langborn and concerning his estate which was administered by Burwell Bassett. Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.","Item 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.","Item 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.","Item 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.","Item 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.","Item 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.","Item 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.","Item 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.","Item 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.","Item 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].","Item 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.","Item 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.","Item 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.","Item 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.","Item 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.","Item 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.","Item 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.","Item 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William Langborn Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Langborn Papers"],"collection_ssim":["William Langborn Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Langborn, William"],"creator_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"creators_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gifts in 1938 (Mrs. G. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Langborn served in the Revolutionary War. He visited Lafayette in France and toured Europe for thirteen years. After coming back to the United States, he lived in King William County, Va. 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Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, 1783-1837, of William Langborn and concerning his estate which was administered by Burwell Bassett. Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.","Item 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.","Item 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.","Item 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.","Item 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.","Item 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.","Item 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.","Item 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.","Item 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.","Item 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].","Item 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.","Item 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.","Item 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.","Item 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.","Item 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.","Item 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.","Item 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.","Item 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"persname_ssim":["Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T06:40:07.874Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1512","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1512.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Langborn, William papers","title_ssm":["William Langborn Papers"],"title_tesim":["William Langborn Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1783-1837"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1783-1837"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512"],"text":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512","William Langborn Papers","American Revolution--Veterans","Executors and administrators--Virginia--History--19th century","Jay's Treaty (1794)","King William County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Typescripts","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","William Langborn served in the Revolutionary War. He visited Lafayette in France and toured Europe for thirteen years. After coming back to the United States, he lived in King William County, Va. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Box and folder list compiled by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in November 2011.","Papers, 1783-1837, of William Langborn and concerning his estate which was administered by Burwell Bassett. Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.","Item 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.","Item 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.","Item 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.","Item 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.","Item 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.","Item 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.","Item 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.","Item 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.","Item 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].","Item 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.","Item 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.","Item 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.","Item 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.","Item 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.","Item 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.","Item 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.","Item 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.2 L25","/repositories/2/resources/1512"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William Langborn Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["William Langborn Papers"],"collection_ssim":["William Langborn Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Langborn, William"],"creator_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"creators_ssim":["Langborn, William"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gifts in 1938 (Mrs. G. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Langborn served in the Revolutionary War. He visited Lafayette in France and toured Europe for thirteen years. After coming back to the United States, he lived in King William County, Va. 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Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, 1783-1837, of William Langborn and concerning his estate which was administered by Burwell Bassett. Includes letters, 1793-1805, from William Murdock, agent for Langborn in London, Eng. and typescripts of letters, 1790-1791, from William Langborn to William Short; and abstract from the correspondence of William Short concerning Langborn. Subjects discussed by Murdock include Jay's Treaty; and Langborn's rental houses in London.","Item 1: Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France], 19 March 1793\n19 March 1793.  Will[iam] Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborne [sic], Bordeaux, [France].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 2: W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 24 June [17]94\n24 June [17]94.  W[ill]iam Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain].  Autograph Copies.  1 page.  Including autograph letter signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Madrid, [Spain], 4 July [17]94.  1 page.","Item 3: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 22 July [17]94\n22 July [17]94.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 14 Oct[obe]r 1794\n14 Oct[obe]r 1794. Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 5: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 6: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal], 31 Dec[embe]r 1794\n31 Dec[embe]r 1794.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England],  to William Langborn, American Consul, Lisbon, [Portugal].  Autograph Copies.  3 pages.","Item 7: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France], 9 Febr[uary] 1795\n9 Febr[uary] 1795.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 8: Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France], 29 March 1796\n29 March 1796.  Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to W[illia]m Langborn, American Consul, Paris, [France].  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Note Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, no place, to [William Langborn, Paris, France], 7 April [17]96.  1 page.","Item 9: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 1 Feb[ruar]y 1797\n1 Feb[ruar]y 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 10: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia, 8 June 1797\n8 June 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Major Drury Ragsdale, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.","Item 11: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June 1797\n14 June 1797.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 12: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 14 June [17]97\n14 June [17]97.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  4 pages.","Item 13: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  3 pages.","Item 14: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 16 Aug[us]t [17]97\n16 Aug[us]t [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia. Copy.  2 pages.","Item 15: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 16: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 13 Sept[embe]r [17]97\n13 Sept[embe]r [17]97.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Copy.  2 pages.","Item 17: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia, 29 Sept[embe]r 1797\n29 Sept[embe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near King William Court House, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  1 page.  Including Autograph Letter Signed from Will[ia]m Murdock, [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 19 Oct[obe]r [17]97; and Autograph Letter Signed from W[illiam] M[urdock], [London, England], to [William Langborn, Virginia], 2 Nov[embe]r [1797].","Item 18: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia, 19 Oct[obe]r 1797\n19 Oct[obe]r 1797.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King W[illia]m County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 19: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 20: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 21: Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed, 22 April 1799\n22 April 1799.  Statement of Account, Dr. Will[ia]m Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Copy Signed.","Item 22: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia., 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Autograph Letter Signed.","Item 23: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 24: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 24 April [17]99\n24 April [17]99.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  2 pages.  Copy Signed.","Item 25: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 26: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia, 28 March 1800\n28 March 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 27: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia, 11 June 1800\n11 June 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to W[illia]m Langborn, near Page Warehouse, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed,  1 page.","Item 28: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia, 1 Dec[embe]r 1800\n1 Dec[embe]r 1800.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, York River, King William County, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 29: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 30: Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock, 16 Feb[ruar]y 1808\n16 Feb[ruar]y 1808.  Statement of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Will[ia]m Murdock.  Autograph Copy Signed.","Item 31: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed.  2 pages.","Item 32: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 33: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia, 4 July 1809\n4 July 1809.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Will[ia]m Langborn, near Hanover Town, King William County, York River, Virginia.  Autograph Copy Signed.  2 pages.","Item 34: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 35: W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia, 17 July 1809\n17 July 1809.  W[illia]m Murdock, London, [England], to William Langbourne [sic], near Hanover Town, York River, Virginia.  Autorgaph Copy Signed.  1 page.","Item 36: Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia, 14 Dec[embe]r 1820\n14 Dec[embe]r 1820.  Will[ia]m Murdock, London, [England], to Burwell Bassett, Williamsburgh [sic], Virginia.  Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page.","Item 1: 6 items: Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock, 1783-1797\n1783-1797.  Statements of Account, Dr. William Langborn to Forrest and Stoddard; Dr. William Langborn to William Murdock.  6 items.","Item 2: W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill, 1823\n1823.  W.H[?]. Morriss, Surveyor of K[ing] W[illia]m [County, Virginia], to John Dixon, Gloucester, [Virginia].  Fee bill.  Autograph Document Signed.","Item 3: Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn, 20 Oct[ober] 1828\n20 Oct[ober] 1828.  Burwell Bassett, receipt to account of W[illiam] Langborn.  Autograph Document Signed.  1 page.","Item 4: 3 items: Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate, 25 April 1837\n25 April 1837.  Burwell Bassett, Williamsburg, [Virginia], affidavit regarding Langborn estate.  3 items.  1 Autograph Document Signed and 2 Copies Signed.","Item 5: W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short], 8 May 1790\n8 May 1790.  W[illia]m Langborn, Constantinople, [Turkey], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 6: [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short], 19 March 1791\n19 March 1791.  [William] Langborn, Naples, [Italy], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 7: [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short], 16 June 1791\n16 June 1791.  [William] Langborn, Paris, [France], to [William Short].  Typescript copy of letter which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.  1 page.","Item 8: William Langborn's diary while in Spain, August 1794 - September 1794\nAugust 1794 - September 1794.  William Langborn's diary while in Spain.  Typescript copy of manuscript volume which is located in the William Short Papers, Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress.  3 pages."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"persname_ssim":["Langborn, William","Murdock, William, fl. 1793-1820","Short, William, 1759-1849"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T06:40:07.874Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1512"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8620","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"William Pringle papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8620#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Pringle, William, fl. 1783-1800","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8620#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1783-1800, written by William Pringle to his brother John Pringle, a tailor in Georgetown [District of Columbia]. William Pringle carried a seed business in America with his brother acting as agent. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Letters, 1783-1800, written by William Pringle to his brother John Pringle, a tailor in Georgetown [District of Columbia]. William Pringle carried a seed business in America with his brother acting as agent. 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Other subjects discussed in letters include the new city of Washington; the war between France and England; politics and the economy in America and England; and the sending of William Pringle's son to America to apprentice as a tailor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on his brother's move to Georgetown; exchange of seeds; informs he may acquire tulip tree seeds from a Mr. Cox at Bladenburg, Md.; includes note from Ann Pringle to her uncle, John Pringle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has recieved four letters from his brother in the last eight years; family news; mentions Wilson \"our minister in London.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; urges his brother to marry a woman who is both a \"professor and \"possessor\"of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends seed and catalogues; seeds his brother sent failed to produce; thanks him for recommending his seed business to gentlemen in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent a box of garden seeds and other items; son John wants to be a \"taylor\" but can't afford the expenses of an apprenticeship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accepts his brother's invitation to take son John as an apprentice; exchange of seeds; suggests not sending tree seeds since he can purhase them in London; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets that his son is unhappy in America but thinks he will enjoy the new country more in the spring; news from Sydenham; wants to know about the trees, etc., in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily News; hopes he is enjoying America more; too expensive to send any more seeds to America because of custom duties; talk in England of war because of the impressment of sailors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes his son is doing well; family news; gave Capt. William Bond credit for seeds in August of 1787 which he still hasn't paid. Includes a note from his son William to his brother John Pringle in Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased to hear his son is better reconciled to America; hopes his brother will be gratified in his wish to have the new city built near him; peace between England and Spain; new buildings around London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on the laws in America, Indians, and the new city; hopes his son continues to do well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decided not to accept John Thirlkeld and his brother's invitation to come to America; has sent large order of trees and seeds to Boston; comments on U.S. Congress; England at war with France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received some large orders from American customs; hopes the new city will be blessed with good inhabitants, good laws, and good trade. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has many correspondents and customs in Boston to whom he sends seeds; Thanks his brother for his good care of his son John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plague in Philadelphia; deaths in England; fire in London; comments on the quantity of fruit this season. Includes a letter to his son John giving advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Son John's illness; business is bad in England; inquire as to what kind of seeds he should send; \"Morse's History of America is the best that has been published yet.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Difficult times in England for the poor; local news France has taken Holland; Prince of Orange has come to London; has seen plan for the city of Washington; thinks America will shortly be a \"noble country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notes problems with Indians in America; \"Everything in England is very dear\" -- Pays his men 12s per week, \"Allow[s] them Beer \u0026amp; find[s] them tools\"; will send all the seeds his brother requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal news; reports that Christopher Gore of Boston has arrived having been appointed by Congress to help settle dispute about trade between England and America; expects him to come to Lydenham as he is a \"customer of mine for seeds and trees\"; wants orders for seeds from his brother from \"the gentlemen that are improving their estates.\" 2 pp\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent garden seeds; reports of missionaries sent from England to the South Sea Islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received orders for seeds and trees from Boston and other parts of America; had heard of the death of George Washington; family news.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Letters, 1783-1800, written by William Pringle to his brother John Pringle, a tailor in Georgetown [District of Columbia]. William Pringle carried a seed business in America with his brother acting as agent. Other subjects discussed in letters include the new city of Washington; the war between France and England; politics and the economy in America and England; and the sending of William Pringle's son to America to apprentice as a tailor.","Scope and Contents Comments on his brother's move to Georgetown; exchange of seeds; informs he may acquire tulip tree seeds from a Mr. Cox at Bladenburg, Md.; includes note from Ann Pringle to her uncle, John Pringle.","Scope and Contents Has recieved four letters from his brother in the last eight years; family news; mentions Wilson \"our minister in London.\"","Scope and Contents Family news; urges his brother to marry a woman who is both a \"professor and \"possessor\"of religion.","Scope and Contents Sends seed and catalogues; seeds his brother sent failed to produce; thanks him for recommending his seed business to gentlemen in America.","Sent a box of garden seeds and other items; son John wants to be a \"taylor\" but can't afford the expenses of an apprenticeship.","Scope and Contents Accepts his brother's invitation to take son John as an apprentice; exchange of seeds; suggests not sending tree seeds since he can purhase them in London; family news.","Scope and Contents Regrets that his son is unhappy in America but thinks he will enjoy the new country more in the spring; news from Sydenham; wants to know about the trees, etc., in America.","Family News; hopes he is enjoying America more; too expensive to send any more seeds to America because of custom duties; talk in England of war because of the impressment of sailors.","Scope and Contents Hopes his son is doing well; family news; gave Capt. William Bond credit for seeds in August of 1787 which he still hasn't paid. Includes a note from his son William to his brother John Pringle in Georgetown.","Pleased to hear his son is better reconciled to America; hopes his brother will be gratified in his wish to have the new city built near him; peace between England and Spain; new buildings around London.","Scope and Contents Comments on the laws in America, Indians, and the new city; hopes his son continues to do well.","Scope and Contents Decided not to accept John Thirlkeld and his brother's invitation to come to America; has sent large order of trees and seeds to Boston; comments on U.S. Congress; England at war with France.","Scope and Contents Has received some large orders from American customs; hopes the new city will be blessed with good inhabitants, good laws, and good trade. ALS.","Scope and Contents Has many correspondents and customs in Boston to whom he sends seeds; Thanks his brother for his good care of his son John.","Scope and Contents Plague in Philadelphia; deaths in England; fire in London; comments on the quantity of fruit this season. Includes a letter to his son John giving advice.","Scope and Contents Son John's illness; business is bad in England; inquire as to what kind of seeds he should send; \"Morse's History of America is the best that has been published yet.\"","Scope and Contents Difficult times in England for the poor; local news France has taken Holland; Prince of Orange has come to London; has seen plan for the city of Washington; thinks America will shortly be a \"noble country.\"","Scope and Contents Notes problems with Indians in America; \"Everything in England is very dear\" -- Pays his men 12s per week, \"Allow[s] them Beer \u0026 find[s] them tools\"; will send all the seeds his brother requests.","Local news; reports that Christopher Gore of Boston has arrived having been appointed by Congress to help settle dispute about trade between England and America; expects him to come to Lydenham as he is a \"customer of mine for seeds and trees\"; wants orders for seeds from his brother from \"the gentlemen that are improving their estates.\" 2 pp","Scope and Contents Has sent garden seeds; reports of missionaries sent from England to the South Sea Islands.","Scope and Contents Has received orders for seeds and trees from Boston and other parts of America; had heard of the death of George Washington; family news."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Pringle, William, fl. 1783-1800","Pringle, John, fl. 1783-1800"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Pringle, William, fl. 1783-1800","Pringle, John, fl. 1783-1800"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":22,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T12:02:07.811Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8620"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2528","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"William Short Collection","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2528#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"College of William and Mary. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains correspondence; Series 2 contains manuscript volumes; Series 3 contains photographs; Series 4 contain artifacts; and Series 5 contains miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 1 is arranged chronologically.","William Short was born in Surry County, Virginia, in 1759, the son of William Short and Elizabeth (Skipwith) Short. He graduated in 1779 from the College of William and Mary where he had been one of the founders of Phi Beta Kappa. He acted as Thomas Jefferson's private secretary in Paris and as secretary of legation and charge d'affairs. He was minister to The Hague. He participated in negotiations of the Pinchney Treaty with Spain. Short died in 1849. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","65 Sh9 William and Peyton Short Papers","Letters, [1772], 1789, 1839, and 1846-1847, of William Short, while a diplomat in France, and later while living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the later letters discussing the settlement of his estate with his nephew, Charles W. Short (1794-1863), of Louisville, Kentucky. Also includes copies of Short's appointment to various diplomatic posts, 1790-1794; a copy of George Washington's letter to the King of Spain explaining Short's departure from Spain, 1796; his will; a genealogical chart of the Short family; an article of his love affair with the Duchess de la Rochefoucauld; and his watch and fob."," Acc. Mss 1995.33 addition:"," ALS from William Short to P.S. DuPonceau, n.d., regarding indisposition, preparation of him into  \"Our Society\" and the delay of packets."," Acc. Mss 1982.06 addition:"," Photocopy of typescript of an article regarding Short and Duchesse de la Rouchefoucauld and miscellaneous photocopied material.","William Short, Paris to [?] Donald, October 8 1789\nMentions that Thomas Jefferson is at Havre; trusts his opinion of whether the warrants should be sold at a loss to purchase certificares by Jan. 1; mentions that the market will probably be good for wheat and flour.","Commission signed by President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, New York, April 20, 1790\nAppointing William Short Charge des Affaires for the United States to France","Commission signed by Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury, September 1, 1790\nAuthorizing William Short to borrow money to finance the public and foreign debt of the United States. See Medium Oversize File.","Certificate of appointment of William Carmichael and William Short as commissioners plenpotentiary from the United States to the King of Spain, March 18, 1792\nSigned by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, with the seal of the United States affixed. See Medium Oversize File.","French Passport issued to William Short as Minister to France, December 29, 1792","Appointment, signed by President George Washington and Edmund Randolph, of William Short, July 11, 1794\nGiving him the authority to negotiate with the King of Spain concerning the navigation of the Mississipi River. See Medium Oversize File.","George Washington, President, to \"Our Great and Good Friend His Catholic Majesty,\" Charles IV, King of Spain, Explains the departure of William Short, Minister, being due to ill health, June 11, 1796 Accession information states that this letter was William Short's personal copy","William Short, Philadelphia, to Henry Dilworth Gilpin, May 15, 1839 Recommending a young man for a position at the Philadelphia Navy Yard","William Short, Philadelphia, to Charles W. Short, Louisville, Kentucky, November 14, 1846\nMentions his failing health; gives his opinion of Charles' son's marriage; states that the last letter received was accompanied by the deed. ","William Short, Philadelphia, to Charles W. Short, Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 1847.\nMentions defeating the descendants of William Penn; asks that Charles make sure that his favorite sister, Martha, is provided for; states he has made a deed naming Charles heir to his house. Including postscript from William Short, Philadelphia, to Charles W. Short, Louisville, Kentucky, 21 March 1847, concerning revision of the deed to his house, future care of his eldest sister Martha, and other financial information. ","William Short, to Charles W. Short, Louisville, Kentucky March 29, 1847\nExpresses his opinion concerning wills and his desires concerning the handling of his personal will.  Including postscript, from William Short to Charles W. Short, Louisville, Kentucky, 30 March 1847, concerning relatives previously left out of his will that he wishes to include.","Will of William Short, September 11, 1847\nCertified copy attached.","Book of Robert Munford, including the name William Short, 1772 containing the rules for calculating currency discounts.","Photograph, 8\"x10\",  black and white, of the watch and fob once owned by William Short, November 1983","Photograph, 8\"x10\",  black and white, of the watch and fob once owned by William Short. No negative available. 1 item. Ph. Including Documentation, 3 November 1983, by the National Museum of American History, giving a detailed analysis of the watch.","Photograph of \"Rosalie\", the Duchesse de la Rochefoucald, undated","Photograph, oval cut mounted on 3 1/2\"x4 1/2\" mat, color,  of \"Rosalie\", the Duchesse de la Rochefoucald. No negative available. 1 item. Ph. including documentation of the photograph. 4 pp. Also including an article entitled \"Our First Career Diplomat and the Duchesse\" or \"Uncle Willie's Wallet and the Lady Inside\", by Lucille McWane Watson. ","Watch and fob owned and worn by William Short. See Artifact File.","Genealogical chart of descendants of William Short, 1931 compiled by William Allen Richardson.  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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains correspondence; Series 2 contains manuscript volumes; Series 3 contains photographs; Series 4 contain artifacts; and Series 5 contains miscellaneous. 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