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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.","Use of microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Sheryl Brown in 1988.","Letters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. 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[signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn","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","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Blair family","Banister, Anne Blair","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Whiting family"],"creator_ssim":["Blair family","Banister, Anne Blair","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Whiting family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"creators_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th 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."],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["1 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn"],"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","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":112,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:05:36.541Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026amp; Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026amp; Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026amp; Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026amp; Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026amp; never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026amp; the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026amp; Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Hymn\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8753","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8753.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers","title_ssm":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"title_tesim":["Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1760-1890","1765-1817"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1765-1817"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1760-1890"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 B58","/repositories/2/resources/8753","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers","Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Courtship--Virginia--History","Dueling--Virginia","Marriage--Virginia","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Richmond (Va.)--History--Theater disaster, 1811","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--War of 1812","Correspondence","Financial records","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.","Use of microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Processed by Sheryl Brown in 1988.","Letters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. 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Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. 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[signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. 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Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.","Subjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.","Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53","Scope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.","Informs Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.","Scope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.","Scope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].","Scope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.","Scope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026 Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"","Scope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.","Scope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS","Scope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.","Scope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.","Scope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]","Scope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026 Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026 Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026 Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026 Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026 never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]","Scope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026 the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]","Scope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS","Scope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]","Scope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.","...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]","Scope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.","Scope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]","Scope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.","Sent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.","Bill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026 Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.","Scope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.","Scope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.","Robert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026 Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.","Mrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.","Copy of Hymn"],"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","Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family","Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Blair family","Bannister family","Braxton family","Horner family","Whiting family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"persname_ssim":["Banister, Anne Blair","Prescott, Mary Blair Braxton Burwell","Botetourt, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de, ca. 1718-1770","Tryon, William, 1729-1788","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":112,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:05:36.541Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, chiefly 1765-1817, of the Blair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, and Whiting families. Correspondents include John Blair (1732-1800), Anne (Blair) Banister and Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott. Many of the letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include the Baron de Botetourt, William Tryon, Martha Washington, dueling, social life and customs, marriage and courtship, medicine, the Richmond theater fire, slavery, War of 1812, the College of William and Mary, and Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBlair, Banister, Braxton, Horner, Whiting Papers are available on 1 reel of microfilm in Swem Library's microforms area call number CS71 .B645 B53\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his daughter's problem of lack of work for her smiths; accepts George Braxton's offer of a smith to work with his [J.B.] fellow, Jacob; discusses financial problems in \"these sad times\"; worries over her ill health; relates that he is rid of \"ague\"; other family news. 1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Dr. Pitt that Mr. Hansfords debt of £6.10 will be paid to him by [John Blair, Sr.] out of a bond of J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings which Mr. Hansford gave to [John Blair, Sr.] to satisfy his debt to him [JB, Sr.]; informs Dr. Pitt that J[ohn]n Josiah Chownings has appointed him [JB, Sr.] to pay the debt owed to him {JJC} by the College [of William and Mary] next October, \"if in cash.\" 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains to her sister the reason for her long silence; informs her that she has been in Hampton, Virginia since \"the first day of the Court\" which \"is now more gay than the Metropolis\"; refers to the Balls and other social events since the Rippon, the Lancester and the Magdelane have been achored in the harbour; related the details of a mock duel that took place between \"Betcy\" Blair and Sally Sweny over Lieut[enant] Sharp from the Rippon; reports that nothing \"a husband excepted\" could bring her more happiness; other family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates the story of her sister's [?] reaction to a love letter from Mr. L. Tunstall; promises to show him the letter; hopes that all other men who interest in her sister [?] will \"scrape all the skin off their shins\" while stepping over the bench at church; plans to visit in King William on Monday next; presents her love to \"Dicky\" and his \"little women\"; hopes to see him soon. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reveals to her sister that Mr. Starke will be sending her (MB) a letter at the end of the week; regrets that she (MB) was not able to be in Eltham where she {MB] saw Sis[te]r Blair and Cousin Burwell; has received a letter from Betsey and Captain Thompson who expected to sail to England in mid July; Mr. Dedington said Betsey and Captain Thompson left Boston a week before himself; Mr. Katon sent his \"platonick\" [sic] love to her [AB]; Billy Sharp and [?] are on a tour of \"Rode\" [sic] Island; Betsey Thompson said she was sick only because of the sea; Governor Tryon, his lady, and Mr. Edwards [the Governor's Secretary] took tea with the family on their way home; his Lordship [Botetourt?] was invited; thinks that Governor's wife is very haughty and \"rules the roost\" in their home; the conversation at tea centered on Lady Tryon's three scalded fingers; Pasteur was called in to cut the burned skin off Lady Tryon's fingers after she and the Governor had arrived at Lord [Botetourt's]; thinks that she should have been in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her Sis[te]r Cary told her the Viper which was commanded by Captain Linsey and first Lieut[enant] Mr. Frederick, a relation of the Duchess of Beaufort, was anchored; looses [sic] opportunity to send letter through Mr. Stark; Mr. Cary's ill health continues; Betsey [Braxton?] liked dancing and surprised her teacher Mr. Fearson with her knowledge of the minuet; Betsey [Braxton?] quarelled with her cousin Jenny [Blair?]; regrets that she is not able to obtain silk for a coat for Miss Dolly, Betsey [Braxton's doll?]; obliged for the care her sister gave her \"duds\" [clothes]; plans to convey shift to her sister through Mrs. Starks; Mrs. Dawson and family spent afternoon and evening yesterday; while singing with the Dawsons, a person with a candle and lantern [Lord Botetourt?] was observed who said \"in a most rapturous voice, charming: charming: proceed for God's sake, or I go home directly\" to which the group responded \"pray walk in my Lord\", he sat down on the step and shared a few \"ha, ha, ha's\"; wishes she could obey her sister's summons; prompts her sister to tell Franky Bourne if she had her just \"desserts\" she would be sent to Major Taliaferro's; if no cotton to be had would wait until next year when Sis[te]r Blair promises some to her [AB] from her crop; exclaims about an awful sound which she is told is an infant; send love to Mrs. Orrel; wishes Mr. Orrel was \"winding\" for her; fears that when Mr. Starke calls of (MB) to play the spinnet \"they will not move with that action spring\" as they did when she [AB] was at \"Newington\"; plans to get the songs as promised and forgot this evening; steeple being built on [Bruton] Church \"as Dicky can tell you\" [probably Richard Randolph}; encourages her sister to ask her company about all the news that could be told in relation to the church; sympathizes with Mrs. Brown \"who must be under great affliction\"; Major Watson's family has arrived; describes Major Watson's elder and younger daughters; requests that her sister send her letters back quickly so she can answer them; relays the message that the cap Miss Hunter had promised to make for Fanny Bayler is not yet finished and she has none ready made but that \"she can make them equal to the English\" and she [AB] will send it as soon as possible\" 10pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her sister for her last favor; plans to \"swallow a vomit\" because she is sick; remarks that the sickness \"comes very unseasonably\"; has plans to go to Gloucester and would go if she could keep anything in her stomach; she went to York day before yesterday and was not well then; thought seeing Mrs. Lewis and her sister Mary Robinson had cured her, until yesterday convincing her of the contrary; sending Betsey's letter to her (MB); sending Fanny Bayler's cap; related Bettsey is well and sends her duty; love is sent by rest of family. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meets Mrs. Price who she believes is buying wedding \"geer for his Betsey\"; Mr. Price tells her he is going out of town this evening; plans on going to drink tea at the Attorney's who breakfasted with thefamily that morning; relates that she is well after taking \"two vomits and a purge\" but that she is very delicate after so much \"evacuation\"; says it was worth being sick to have a \"Lord [Botetourt] enquiring after one's health\"; plans on taking Betsey [Braxton?] with her this afternoon. Betsey sends her duty to her (MB) and love to her brother; Mr. Taliaferro is making her (MB) a wooden pair of steps; called on Mr. Graig and Mr. Bucktrout and neither of their works are finished; plans to send her sister's paste pins through Mr. Price; plans to send both cloggs  she promised through Mr. Price if he is not  overloaded by the things he bought from Miss Mrs. Hunter and Pitt; wishes for her company in Hampton; plans with Polly Clayton and T. Burwell to make an excursion thither for a week; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Orell and also to George; asks if Mrs. Robinson has returned; hopes she (MB) is well; encloses her letters that were for Boston to England by Captain Peterson; encourages her sister to write another for there \"are several ships to sail\"; family desire thier love; Sister [in-law Jean] Blair plans to write \"but heaven know whether she will or not.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Happy to hear that she (MB) is well; obeys her command concerning the money and got her (JB) sister Burwell to pay it to Mr. Greenhow; Mr. Greenhow sends compliments to her (MB) and sorry she gave herself the trouble of sending it down \"on purpose, as the letter end of the Court will suit him as well\"; sends cabbage seed, no coliflower [sic] seed; also sends some orange peel which she had imported; assures her that Betsey [Braxton] is no trouble to the family and behaved well the while time Nancy [Anne Blair] was in Hampton; obliged for ther trouble she had taken about the \"Viginia [sic] cloth\" that was woven by Mrs. Lumpkin; cannot pay Mrs. Lumpkin in bonnets or aprons for her services now because she has none to spare as a result of it being \"Association times\" but she can pay her [ML] in money; she (MB) will be recieving her spinning wheel by the first ship; wishes her and \"Dr. Little George\" [George Braxton, Jr.] health and happiness. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Signature clipped - letter was readdressed to Mrs. Eliza Whiting] Received hers together with Mrs. B[urwell]'s on his way there; after having perused the \"inclosed\" is sorry to see the manner in which her account was recieved by her, her order on him, on his father was nothing more than to dissapoint him [RB]; the state of his affairs being known to her in order to satisfy the two Mr. R's [Randolph?] for horses her son had purchased from them; mention[e]d to her and promis[e]d to discharge them provided an order to recieve some tob[acc]o due her son; she did this but has not been able to recieve any, one being on Mr. Stith, and the other on Mr. H. Claiborne; his father is situated in the same manner with regard to her husband's [George Braxton] affairs who left \"a pretty estate\" behind to satisfy all demands; sorry to see Mrs. B[urwell] fall on such a method to settle them; wishes he had as much of his [GB] property in his hands as would pay his [RB] acc[ounts] but does not have one shilling of his [GB]; is not indebted to him [GM]; her son is much indebted to his [CB] father; is well assured it does not quit him to advance either the tob[acc]o or the specie.1p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes by Col[onel] Brooke on the subject of the sale of \"Newington\" to let her know that Mr. Reynolds of York would like to be informed of the terms; tells him that he (JB) would speak to him further about it after he wrote to her; uneasy about the other part of her advertisment; conjectures she might supposs [sic] that late Act of Assembly gave her right to dispose of \"other Traps\" only meaning to give a \"Free simple estate to those who before only had an estate in Tail\"; law operates in favor of George [Braxton, Jr.] who is the \"Tenant in Tail\"; finds by speaking to Col[onel] Brooke that she was aware of \"Defect of Title\" and planned on taking risk on her self; presumes did not consider that the Buyer may make imporvements which in case of recovery make fall hard on her; informs her that if her children die without children the inheritance would fall to their Uncle, Mr. Braxton; fears that this would give her pain if Mr. Braxton published a counter advertisment forbidding the sale; feels that \"she would not take amiss\" his advising George [Braxton] \"to tell Mr. Purdie to leave that part of the advertisement out of his newpaper\"; assures her that if she is \"planning to go on it will be easy to advertise again\"; had hoped his (JB) wife would be with her but \"poor Jeaney\" was afflicted with \"hysterics\"; his cousin Eustace was also not well. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that Mr. Whiting delivered her letter of 23[r]d; feels he cannot conceive of him {MW] any other opinion than she wants him to conceive; he [MW] is of good family and he (JB) has no reason to doubt her conception of him; he relies on the favourable judgement by herself and Betsey [Braxton] his niece on [BB] choice of a [husband]; fears that he will be in Richmond and unable to make the [wedding]; his (JB) daughter[?] is desirous of \"seeing the last act of Betsey's [Braxton] liberty and must be gratified\"; he is pinched by taxes as is she (MB) \"the case of our Country men in general\"; send wife's love to her; sends their \"best wishes\" to their niece [BB]; says Mr. Whiting cannot take dinner with them because he is in a hurry to get to Gloucester; expects another invasion [of the British] daily. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that she will realize the only reasons he hasn't written were his \"late indisposition and the great hurry of business\"; feels badly that he did not see her \"below\" because he will not be able to see her \"up there\"; does not wish Mr. Whiting to impar [sic] his fortune for a few moments for pleasure which \"will be increased by absence and delay\"; wasdetermined that he could not leave the country until he was of age; hopes his sister will write often during the interim; says that they have ahd a great deal of myrth that winter considering the \"confused Inns, frequents Balls, sometimes gallanting, [sic] often in love\"; relates a few frenchmen from France were attracting the attention of the ladyes [sic]; this confirms his resolution that \"a speedy reformation to the greatest part of the sea is [his] sincear [sic] wish; asks to be remembered to Bart and all his acquaintances; requests that his waiscoats be sent at the first opportunity. 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his grief over the deatg of her son George Braxton who he had not known ill; tries to give her some solace; wishes joy to her, cousin (Elizabeth Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) husband )EW was really JB niece) \"on what must have taken place before now\" (the birth of their daughter Mary Blair Whiting which took place August 30, 1781); hopes she will consider this some retribution for her latest loss; doctor has advised him [?] [missing] who has been in bad health for some time and tomorrow we are all accompanying him to [missing]; relates that his situation is bad in respect to his family and his fortune which is all in the power of the enemy; asks for God's power to bear all appointments as he ought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to settle his \"nephew's\" [George Braxton, Jr.] accounts and send the [debts] he will collect next week from Mr. Irving and sundry others to her; fears that because horses have fallen so low in value he would have a hard time selling her two; asks if she would take offense if Dr. Griffin should sell the revision of land she lives on with his part of the negroes; asks if she would part with the land and slaves on what terms; mentions it because he knows a gentleman who would pay a great price; his son thinks it best to return the horse to Mr [Henry] Whiting as he cannot sell him. 2pp. AL [signature clipped].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had favorable journey to Williamsburg; relates that she was well received and her \"old acquaintances\" were happy to see her again particularly \"neighbor Cooke, who is cheerful tho never well\"; others who were happy to see her were Mrs. Hay, Mr. Craig, Mr. Charleton and Lady, and Mrs. Hunter; saw Miss Campbell, Mr. Russel's Bride at Church who looked handsomer than before; many weddings have taken place; Miss Holt and Mr. Coleman's (a nephew of Mrs. Tonn's of K.qqh-n[?]) was most excellent, a ball was given to the bride by the gent[le]m[e]n of the wedding; was made unhappy by her (EW) uncle Carter Braxton's persecutions; he demands that she pay off her debt and interest that has accumulated for 18 years; he sent his son Corbin Braxton to her to get an order on the treasury for as much principal as would pay all that the tob[acc]o he will take in interest warrants; offers Dr. Curry £40 which he refuses and so she plans on giving him nothing more; when Dick Randolph rec[eive]d negroes from her he said he had given his bond to Colonel Banister for the whole sum her (EW) brother (George Braxton, Jr.) was to pay for the old horse; was advised to send Wilson Cary an order on Colonel Banister for what he had received in the Hanover Store, which she did; Colonel Banister refused and wrote \"ungenteel\" letter to Wilson; supposes this was the cause for Nancy's (Anne (Blair) Banister) not writing to her; fears that she will be \"drained of all\" if they have their way; Cousin Griffin and other friends and relations would like to see her (EW); great rains and warmth of the season have caused her and Poll to have bad colds; if the swelling in Poll's throat  has not gone down she would have called in Sequery as McClury was not there; thinks of writing to [doctor] McClury but would rather see him; \"poor Billy Nelson must loose his wife soon\" ans his mother is in \"a shocking situation, quite distracted by religious fears\"; has not been \"down\" and does not plan to go unless she [Mrs. Nelson] gets better; attended performance of play at The Capitol put on by the students [of William and Mary]' while there saw Sally Page, her husband, Betsey Nelson \"and the other [Mrs. Nelson] who twisted off\"; received letter from \"Ceeleys\" which she incloses [sic]; cousins and family, who had all been sick, beg their love to her (EW); Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] sends her love to her brothers and duty to her papa and mamma; sends her [MW] love to Aunt Washington and all her cousins at Fairfield; expects \"poor\" Mrs. Drew and her father soon; laments the loss of :so warm a man\" [Mr. Drew?]; begs to be remembered to all her friends particularly Miss Becky; suppoeses she might return early in the Spring; asks her daughter to tell Mr. Whiting \"to visit Bull Run and see if things go on right and direct where wrong\"; hopes Smith \"will be better than his predecesors\"; remains with love to Mr. Wh[iting]g and the little boys; asks if its strange that people think Poll [Mary Blair Whiting] is \"thot [sic] like [her] (EW) and very handsome.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received two letters of the 30th and the 4th and conferred with Mr Beall on their subject today; Mr. Beall understands from Mr. Griffin that there is only 1200 acres of land and while he does not object to her proposals he fears it might be on the part reserved in which case it would not suit him; Mr. Beall would like to know the ages of the slaves as he plans to get the best prices by selling them as a whole; Mr. Royston who has been at Mr. Beall's house says he does not plan on purchasing unless she would part with the whole; supposes that puts an end to the negotiations unless she decides to sell the whole but suspnd the bargain until she finds another habitation; Mr. Beall is disappointed that there has been no increase amoing the slaves since Mr. Burwell's deed to Dr. Griffin; plans to apply to Mr. Robert Randolph and to Mr Stithto procure from him what they owe; supposed there are debts due to \"poor George\" [Braxton, Jr.]; asks if she has administered on his estate; observes she blames Wilson Cary for the detention of the horse that was supposed to be delivered to Mr. Stith; recollects Wilson may be free from blame--his father used the horse in a trip from Fluvanna to S. Town; Wilson said he told his father he ought not to carry the horse up to the country; says he cannot give her comfort from the source of the public treasury, the Assembly has given no directions about mode of paying certificates, \"treasury not in a position to pay any\"; French Army entirely broke up his plantation during the seige of Yorktown; British had previously plundered his stock of ale to a \"great degree\"; recovered all the negroes he had lost except 2 who died with the enemy and 3 more who got off; any of the negroes whom he recovered at the surrender of York since died of diseases they brought back with them; says his loss was great; hopes they shall not want the necessities of life; says if they can suffer through this year and next though which they will want for those things the plantation used to afford; does not have time to write to niece Whiting before Mr. Royston calls for the letter so sends his love to her and her family; asks his sister to thank his niece for the gift of a pair of stockings; requests that they wish her to dispel melancholy and reconcile herself to the \"events w[hi]ch heaven has approved\"; they are all in good health but \"sickly season is approaching.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that her sister does not think her regardless or undmindfull [sic] for not expressing her sympathy before now; says it has never been in her power to do so before now; explains that she and Mrs. Drew's sister were sick, so that neither Mrs. Drew nor her [AB] son Lewis told her of the misfortune; explained she learned of the misfortune when Nancy [Mrs. Drew's sister] who believed she knew of the misfortune tried to console her; Mrs. Drew and Nancy made plans to meet in Richmond whereby on Nancy's return she would deliver her [AB] letters of condolence to her (MB) and Betsey [Elizabeth Whiting]; Nancy had a relapse and was unable to fulfill her promise; attempts to console her sister on the death of \"her son\" [George Braxton, Jr. d. 1781?]; transcribes part of a poem by their \"friend\" Mrs. Nicholas about death; advises her to \"come down on monge [sic] your friends\"; asks her to congratulate Betsey (EW) on the increase in her family; says she saw Jack and his family and heard Lewis and his family were expecting an addition to their family; complains that she has not been in good health for some time though she is feeling slightly better. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received a letter from Robert Randolph answering his on the \"subject of her demand\"; he (JB) was delayed in Williamsburg so long he suspects his letter did not reach Robert Randolph as soon as he expected; relates that Robert Randolph was not at \"Shirley\" as he had thought but was at Chatham\" \"Mr. Fitzghugh's seat\"; was asked by Robert Randolph to tell her that he paid Carter Braxton, of West Point, the money due for the horse he purchased and got a receipt for it; supposes Mr. Braxton told him [RR] that he [CB] was the proper person to receive the money; asks if the horse was hers or Geroge's [Braxton, Jr.]; advises her that if the horse was George's and she was the person taking out letters of administration she might call on Mr. Randolph or Mr. Braxton for the money; Robert Randolph claims he returned the sword to Mr. Braxton before his death; has heard from home where all are well; complains that he is \"fatigued with business\" which is almost finished; sends his \"best regards\" to Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obliged by Obediah's long stay to send again for the plow plates \"for we shall be ruined for the want of them\"; Obed[iah]'s stay is \"impudent\" if not necessary for getting them \"as a day's loss at this time will be greatly felt\"; fails to see a man who came on Monday and said she (EW) was well but not delivered and that Obed[iah] would be down in six day; calls him a \"saucy wretch\"; asks Mr. Whiting to get them together and send them immediately; says Polly runs ab[ou]t this weather and hopes it will \"be of service to her\"; relates that she (MB) is tolerable and hopes that she will hear she (EW) is [having her child]; prays for her safety; says that if there is any money left Polly [Mary Blair Whiting] wants shoes but that she can wait a little longer. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receives her letter and is happy to hear her family is doing well; indulges herself with thoughts that she might see her dear \"Betsey\" (EW); feels that it would give all her (EW) friends joy to see her \"down ye country\"; was sorry to hear from her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] that her (EW) mother thought herself \"in a bad way\"; hopes a trip \"down ye county\" will make her well with the \"pleasure of meeting with her friends... added to the change of air\"; hopes that she will accompany her mother in her expedition; relates that her (EW) uncle's family was with them a fortnight ago and were well; the girls had altely returned from Petersburg where she was sure they \"made havock among the beauxs\"; she and Polly plan on trying their chance in the fall although she is afraid of losing Polly she would be happy for her; Polly [Cary] sends her love and plans on writing soon; all the family are engaged in packing for their removal to Ceeleys, hopes to go as soon as possible as the family are growing sickly; Aunt has the ague and was just starting to get over it yesterday; she [aunt] and the rest of the family send love; Mr. Wilson's wife and her \"charming little boy\" are on a visit to Mrs. Cary in Goochland; Captain Wilson who spent time with them wishes to be remembered to her (EW); says he recollects the pleasure of her company and would be happy to renew the acquaintance; he has a fine son, \"not in the least like his Momma\"; asks her to tell Mr. Whiting she would like to be acquainted with him as he would with her; asks her to kiss her little ones for her and remember she is and affec[tionate] friend. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated July 24, no year. Thanks her for the first of her letters; plans to give the second to Mr. Bowling who has promised to send it to Fluvanna, and this letter to her; sorry to hear of the disagreably jaunt she experienced on her way home; knows her good sense will enable her to bear the inconveniences; thinks the inquisitiveness of the hostess regarding Mr. Barnard P. impertinent; confesses that she, like the hostess, also wishes to know if he is a humble servant of hers?; suspects she has told a story on that \"ocasion\"; thinks she (EW) was excusable in deceiving her [the hostess] as it is not necessary for the curiossity [sic] these people have shown; expects her to be more candid with her; asks how her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] is doing after the journey?; tells her to tell her (MB) she misses her; sishes to see them both; asks her to give her duty to her mother but not let her see this scrawl, ould have been more worthy of her perusal if the cleverest fellow she (JB) knows was continually calling on her and declaring he would come and bring her down; if she does not come immediately inform she wants her to know that Papa, Mama, and the rest of the family are well. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her sad letteron the 3rd of November while he was doing public business at Richmond; concerned for his niece but hopes her grief will have subsided by now and \"religious reflections given calm to her troubled spirit\"; discusses religion and death; sends his love to \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting] and hopes that when the weather gets better she \"could take a trip down the country\" to see ther friends which should make her feel better; says he should have answered her letter while in Richmond but he did not have the opportunity; while in Richmond he was shown a receipt by Mr. (Carter) Braxton of Mr. Russell's for money he paid Mrs. Hunter on her account--he said she had disputed the amount; asks if among her receipts which Mrs. Hunter gave her there was one for that sum. 1p. ALS. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Blair (JB) wrote to him some time ago on the subject to which he informed him (JB) he had Mr. Braxton's receipt for the money; had paid money to prevent dispute with the heir of Mr. George Braxton; feels it was a \"fair swap\" he made with Mr. Braxton for the horse he sold and did not know it was the property of Mr. Whiting; plans to inform Mr. Carter Braxton of her letter. 1p. ALS. Including ALS from Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell to \"Betsey\" [Mrs. Eliza Whiting] response to Robert Randolph's letter. Opened her letter only to see what excuse Mr. Randolph would make; explains he \"paid Mr. Braxton only to stop so much money in his own hands for the land Mr. B. owed him for\"; asks if he \"p[ai]d Mr. C.B. to prevent the heirs of Mr. G.B. and can that be a way to prevent justice; she has a letter of G.B. [George Braxton, Jr.] \"when the swap was made and RR was to give\" her (EW) \"brother a black horse if\" her \"brother liked him\"; if not he [RR] was to pay 45 guineas; says \"shuffling [evasive dealings or conduct] is very much the vogue; sends Lewie off on an errand and told him to take care of the \"olde\" horse; was seen by Mr. Dixon and his sister 13 miles from this place \"riding as fast as he could go\"; plans \"to have him\" for not keeping his promise; says \"Poll\" is well and she mends. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks \"Betsey\" (EW) for her letter; happy to hear of the health of her and her children; regrets that she is not able to accept her invitation to visit; asks if she is ever going to visit friends \"down the country\"; sure that all her (EW) friends would be glad to have her visit at their houses; \"thinks a trip of the kind would be of service\" to her; says her (EW) mother (MB) promised to visit the following spring when she was down last, but she had not kapt her word; sure that her mother (MB) would accompany her if she wished to visit; plans on spending time with friends at Battersea by accompanying them back when they come up in the fall; \"Polly has fixed on making Mr. Peachy happy about that time\"; Mr. Peachy probably plans on taking Polly [Cary] to Petersburg where they wil probably spend the winter with his father and mother; his {MP] own estate is in Amelia \"and is a considerable one\"; Polly sends her affectionate love; her (EW) old acquaintance Miss Sally Anderson is with them and sends her health and happiness; her friends at Ceeleys are well and wish her well; asks for her to kiss the little ones for her; sends her love to her mother and Polly [Mary Blair Whiting]. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter by Mr. Booth and was pleased to hear she and her \"sweet little folks\" were in good health; hopes they stay that way; they are all well and her father, mother, and James send their affection to her and her boys, thinks May Blair will write of herself; Mr. Booth will be accompanied by Mr. Wotherington, whose brother lately married Miss Booth; thinks that if she (EW) sees him she will want to cultivate the acquaintance of a person \"whose merits intitle him to every mark of civility\"; their beautiful Cousin P[olly (Cary) Peachy] has gone to Amelia where she is to reside; her [PP] prospects of happiness are promising; trusts they will prove permanent; Charlotte Balfour accompanies her [PP]; her [CB] lett[e]rs say that Uncle B[alfour] sailed to St. Vincent by advice of his Physicians; hears it is too late to save him; her Aunt Balfour seems unconscious of the calamity that awaits her; hopes Heaven will avert his impending stroke; his son J. B[alfour] married Miss Farley yesterday; thinks it strage the wedding is to be \"Publick \u0026amp; Gay\"; thinks it might be right and she is too nice in those particulars; there is not the most distant prospect of change in her situation. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prepared paper to write to her last night but was prevented from doing it as she sat up late with Mr. Willis and Mr. Cocks; apologizes for her (EW) having to send Lewy with the flour again; thinks about sending Obed[iah] up with the \"tumbril\" but decided to wait until the water subsided; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is anxious to see her (EW) and her brothers; advises her to use flannel and rub her injured hand; tells her (EW) her (MB) complaints have not left her; was directed by Dr. Graham to use doses of rhubarb and a sherbet made up of cream of tartar; asked Mr. Willis to ask her ro give \"Polly\" enough leather for a pair of everyday shoes; has problems paying off her (MB) debts because she has no cash; discusses debt of, and effect on her of old Snickers; was told by Norton he is not obliged to pay until August; \"Polly\" is fond of the book Lady Montague; asks that she send the bath guide for Doct[o]r Graham who has been sick at his mother's and needs something to read; visited Doct[o]r Graham one morning; asks if Mrs. Peachy and her daughters are well; writes to sister Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) who was treated so niggardly in the Colo[nel's] will; wishes to hear if she [AB] stands to the will; hears that she [AB] is going to live \"in the place of her nativity\"; asks how poor Mrs. Booth is, and hopes better; hopes all her acquaintances are in good health after the long winter; asks to be remembered \"to the family of Fairfield\" [the Washingtons]; sorry that she is unlucky in her requests; discusses \"old Lymus\" and the care of the peas; plans to send the lillie; rode out that morning and met Mr. and Mrs. Graham who was not feeling well; asked her to visit after she returned from the Smiths; thought Mr. Graham would not come so she and \"Polly\" dined alone; Mrs. Graham thanks her (EW) for the trees and plans to send her Persinn Jessamine; she (MB) tried to get some pease [sic] from Mrs. Graham but she had none; people of Dumfries import [peas] every year but she has no money to buy them; cannot comply with her request as she has no money; begs her \"not to form too high an idea of her daughters improvement under an old woman in a sequestered place\"; Polly joins in best affections to her (EW) and her brothers. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her affection and says that she had written lately by Mrs. McClurg; suprised that letters from herself and \"Polly\" Peachy never reached her; relates those letters contained the accounts of \"Polly's\" delivery of two daughters, Elizabeth Griffin and Sarah Blair after their two grandmothers; their [EG, SB] husbands along with her [CB] and Jenny Blair acted as sponsors; complains she spent last summer in Norfolk and has experienced ill health since her return; warns her to be cautious \"what kind of talk you write with\" since her letter had been opened; glad that she is in an \"agreeable\" neighborhood where the attentions she receives must be gratifying; would wish her \"down country\" but does not want to take her away from her friends; was visited by Mr. Peachy, \"Polly\" [Peachy] and their little ones; describes \"Betsey\" [Elizabeth Griffin Peach] and \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy]; relates that \"Polly\" [Peachy] is pregnant; is sorry to have to tell her that Aunt Cary [Sara (Blair) Cary] has been sick all fall and she fears is very ill; writes to Mamma by Mrs. McClurg whom she sends her love to if there; asks her to express her tender regards to her (EW) children; sends love of family particularly \"Betsey\" Cary; relates Aunt Banister (Anne (Blair) Banister) has just left; supposes she has heard of her Uncle Blair's [John Blair] appointment. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her favors by Mr. Booth and Mrs. Wormley; hopes that by disposing of her (EW) land and negroes she and her family will be able to visit the place of her nativity; plans on taking up house around Christmas and hopes that she and her mother [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] will visit her; disappointed that she and her mother did not come down this summer; thinking of ways to try to get her (MB) down; relates her boys are well and have both become Collegians; send their love to her (EW) and their cousins; Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is visiting and sends her love; she (SC) hopes to be excused from writing as Mr. Booth, who is going to deliver the letter, is coming in an hour; Uncle Blair [John Blair] and his sons are well but his wife [Jean (Balfour) Blair] is greatly afflicted with cholic; sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary] is not able to raise her turkeys and make money from their sale; relates that in a letter from Aunt Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] that her youngest daughter had died with the \"chincough\", Helen and Alfred also had it and Captain Thompson was just getting over it; she [ET] begs to be remembered to you and yours; relates that \"Battersea\" and the Mills are leased for five years and £1000 p[e]r an[nu]m which will enable the executors to pay off the debts of \"Battersea\" and the Mills, which must be sold when Robert Banister comes of age; thinks that with the thirds of these and two other plantations she should be able to live comfortably in this cheap place; asks her to say something to the boys of her love for them; hopes they are both recovered. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decides to write to her sister as she has just been informed that Mr. Booth will deliver it; thanks her for her last letter; saw Mr. Fairfax and asked if she was well and when he was planning on leaving town; he replied in the next stage; laments her sister declining to come \"down the country\" since her finances are so low she will not be able to comply with her promise unless her sister decides to come down; hopes she will think about it and come; did not realize it was near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Booth will call for the letter, until the boys came home from college; begs her sister to refer to her niece's letter which was \"more full\"; send love from Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary], Sister Blair [Jean (Balfour) Blair], and \"Polly\", her sons and herself; thinks that in short stages she (MB) would be able to make the journey down \"and being in as good society\" might improve her health; flatters herself that if she is paid regularly she will be able to furnish a \"carriage and Pair\" which will allow her to visit her friends with \"more ease and less expense than the stage\"; remarks that \"Betset\" was informed that Mrs. B[ooth] is on her way, hopes she will be able to read the letter. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from \"Amelia\" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the \"water prospects\" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but cannot because the river is frozen; discusses \"Sally\" [Sarah Blair Peachy] and [Elizabeth Griffin Peachy]; relates that \"Polly's\" [Peachy] nose \"begins to be in great danger -- a word to the wise you understand me...\"; mortified that she will not be able to visit; asks what has become of the \"fascinating Doctor\"; fears that she (EW) wil never visit because the Doctor will make life in the country so pleasant; meets Mr. Wormley, his Lady, and Mr. Starke in Petersburg; asks if Miss Mercer lives in her neighborhood; thinks Miss Mercer lives with Mrs. James Wormley; pities Miss Mercer's situation; her Williamsburg friends were all well except \"Jemmy\" Blair who is in a decline; Doctors said only hope for \"Jemmy\" was to go to West Indies; fears that his (JB) father will not let him go because of his fondness for him; the \"good couple at Ceeleys\" were well; replies that she knows nothing of Captain Nelson except that he is not married yet; asks her to send her regards to her Mamma [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell]; plans to write her (MB) when she gets back to Williamsburg; blesses her friend and hopes it showers down to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; discusses her (SC) health; says she does not look upon \"great riches as necessary to constitute happiness\" but \"a cheerful disposition and a contented mind\"; supposes that she has rented her land and negroes which will leave her free to visit; will be pleased to see her and her children at \"Ceeleys\"; thinks thair family will be reduced as Cap[tai]n Nelson has written to Mr. Cary that he wishes to take Cary to King William [County] where he says there is a good tutor; thinks it necessary that Cary go as she thought Cap[tai]n Nelson had forgotten he had a son; says he [CN] makes excuses for not coming and writing; laments that he [CN] has forgotten her daughter \"Sally\" so completely that he neglects her son; heard that she (EW) was well; worries about her daughter \"Polly\" [Peachy] who is \"breeding so fast\"; plans to visit her in May if she is able; says her \"Betsey\" is in Williamsburg where she thinks she is improving; she (EW) will see from her mother's [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell] letter that her (SC) brother's family [John Blair' s family] is in an unhappy situation. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Found the roads for 5 or 6 miles above her house so bad that she rode with the windows down for \"fear of a tilt\"; was sore for a week after; met Colonel Triplett [?] and her (MB) neighbors at little River; they think purchasing the revision of the land was a fortunate bargain; Colonel Triplett [?] planned on going to Richmond in 12 days and said he would do her business so she deferred writing to Mr. Norton; Colonel didn't call; fears she is \"disapointed [sic] of the scheme of sell[in]g\"; doesn't know what to do as her crop of corn is only half what it was last year; feels that if she doesn't make something to live on this year she is going to have to try something or somewhere else as she cannot \"go on sinking\"; \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] is at Mr. Lacey's who \"thinks she mends in her writing\"; she [MW] is anxious to send her (EW) a let[te]r by Christmas; hopes the boys are well; asks what became of George's eruption; asks for her love to be given to the boys; hopes they will not get \"any disorder\" that will prevent their coming to see them [MB, MW]; if she has no objection she (MB) is going to hire out Lucinda to Dawson who is anxious to have her, she (MB) will make up to her (EW) what she thinks she will hire for; Lucinda is to \"go up\" at Christmas to see her children; Lucinda must return the day before hiring so she'll know what to do; she (MB) is sick, has a bad cold, sore thoat, is not clear of fever and her eyes are very weak; hopes her neighbors Mrs. Wormley and Miss Stark are well; asks to have her compliments presented there and at Fairfield; will not be seeing \"Polly\" until Saturday; she [MW] did the cap very quick and Mrs. Owden has it on; asks if she heard the \"Mayor was united to lovely Nelly?\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that a perusal of the enclosed letter [missing] will explain his motives for writing it; encloses it to her as it is the surest way of its getting to her \"Mama's\" (MB) own hands; asks her to send it by some safe opportunity; doesn't know whether his advice will be taken; but if not feels grateful of having done what he thinks of as an act of friendship \"without any possible hope of self interest\". 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] detained her servant a day; feels she will excuse him when she finds Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Brown expressed friendship to her and the hope to have her for a \"nearer neighbour\" [sic] while dining with them yesterday; explains that htey are not kept at home by bad roads and weather but by some necesssaries; if the necessaries arrive when expected they will set out this week; has no particular news or offerings to his grandson's; asks her to assure them that in him they will find a friend; since writing and coming to breakfast he found her Mama [Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott] was indisposed with \"a fit of cholic\", like the one she had when she was there; she [MP] recovered and ate dinner but did not feel well enough to write; she [MP] askes him to send her blessings to her and the children with thanks for her (EW) l[ette]r and presents; he heard [Mary Blair Whiting] had commenced writinf to her mother; she [MW] \"is well and danced a few Reels at Mrs. Skinkers, the day of Miss Polly's wedding.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Being alone and tires with geography decides to amuse herself by writing to her; geography is interesting and improving but too much reading \"confuses the idea, and nums [sic] the brain\"; supposes Christmas was dull due to the finess of the weather, without a dance through the neighborhood; it is not too late for a deep snow to be productive of several dances; Mr. W. Stuart and Betsey Tolliafer are \"to tie the nuptial kurt next month\"; although this was a sudden and unexpected thing among his [WS] acquaintances, he threatened all summer to \"stumble on a wife by spring\"; he [WS] is building a fine house with \"great rapidity\" and as soon as it is completed they will have a week's dancing in it; thinks she (EW) might go to the dance unless she has changed her situation by next Christmas; thinks Mr. Foot, another of their beaus, would lie to marry his cousin Miss Bankade of King George [County, Virginia]; was told Miss Bankade is a pretty girl with a fine fortune; he [Mr. Foot] has the wishes of his acquaintances to succeed if he pays his addresses as they expect; Mr. Lee and family moved to their new house on the hill; their family and the Effingham girls paid a formal visit to the Lees yesterday and were pleased with their neighbor; she is agreeable and free from pride as she [Miss Alexander] could wish; they were happy to find Doct[o]r Alexander at home, sitting by a comfortable fireside; not easy o express how happy she was upon seeing her esteem[e]d brother; sorry that he did not cal lon Mr. Prescott on his way down particularly as she (EW) intended to visit at the time; he would have been happy to attend her (EW) as it is disagreeable to travel alone; her family is well although her father has been so unwell as to confine himself to his bed. 3pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed the papers [missing] she selected for Mr. Lee and his use for her defense in a suit brought against her by Mr. [Carter] Braxton; hopes they will be sufficient \"in the settling of the business\"; wishes to see him as writing give her trouble because her \"sight fails\"; supposes he will attend the Court at Dumfries [County]; begs him to see them and if possible says she will meet him unless he \"should be coming up to this neighborhood\"; Mr. Prescott is not at home; sends her repects to his lady and hopes she will be visit[in]g her Aunt soon, that they may \"participate in that pleasure also.\" 1p. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated October 6, no year. If he had time he w[oul]d abuse him by the hour for not coming here before this time altho[ugh] he (RL) knew it w[oul]d be conducive to his health \"to breathe some of the pure air of Danby\"; Cousin Little returned last night from Bath perfectly well; he [Cousin Little] left Colonel Hood at Mr. Wiley's and they are expecting him and his equipage every minute; they are both in good health; Cousin Sally is busy mending some cloth or she w[oul]d write to him (RL); she [Sally] requests he call at Mrs. Live's for some handkerchiefs she promised to buy for her; she also asks that he see if there are any letters at the post office for any of the family; asks that he call at Sexsmith's for a p[ai]r of shoes he had to mend for him and send them by the bearer; sends hims best love and compliments to all enquiring friends; his (RL) commission has arrived. 2pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received hers and Mr. Prescott's letters three days ago by Doctor Galt who picked them up in Gloucester C[?] house; she was found attending their mutual friend Doctor Graham who has been extremely ill with a \"violent, billious fever\"; he (Dr. Graham) arrived there, early in May by water from Philadelphia, stayed a week with them and went on to see his sister Wiatt where he stayed too long; the third of July he had an attack of the ague and fever; on the fourth he was well enough to attend Chapel and hear the young orator declame; that evening he went to a ball given by the ladies and the following day he had another attack of the agues; describes Doctor Graham's illness and how it is different from the common kind of agues; he (Dr. Graham) first became ill at the Raleigh Tavern where he had gone after the ball because he didn't want to disturb the family up there; he was intending to come up in the morning but was attacked too early and remained at the Tavern until the following Tuesday morning; Mrs. Maupin's time was so taken up that she could not nurse him herself; alarmed he asked her Dr. Uncle if he could borrow his carriage so she could bring Dr. Graham up where she could take care of him; he assented and Dr. Graham has been attended by Doctors Barraud and Galt; thinks he is out of danger but as her Uncle does not leave untilnext Thursday she will wait to send this letter so he [MP] will be able to inform his [Doctor Graham] relatives how he is; has endeavored in some measure to show him she has not forgotten his great goodness to herself and her husband by caring for him; as soon as Doctor Graham is completely recovered he will take the stage to Dumfires; he wants to be remembered to his \"Enfield\" friends; plans to write for him to his mother; is having a great deal of company so cannot write separately to Mr. Prescott; Mr. Braxton S[enio]r is in town and call[e]d to see them that morning. but as they had company, made no mention of Obediah; supposes Mr. P[rescott] will have to come down and join her weak voice to [?] him [Carter Braxton, Sr.]; believes Charlotte Balfour and the other girls are to write for themselves; hears a demand for the ink so hastes to conclude; sends love to Mr. P[rescott] and Nancy; Polly's [Mary Blair Whiting] hands are so bad by the \"Muskquetoes\" that she begs her to tell her she will write by Doctor G[raham] and hopes a l[ette]r she sent last week will convince her how much she loves her and Grand Pappa; she [MW] asks to be remembered to Nancy. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates that she was given great pleasure by Doctor Graham's arrival last Friday Week to Bull Run and sent forw[ar]d his pacquets [sic]; he came here Monday Even[in]g and found Miss S. Brooke with her [MP]; Doctor Graham went to Mr. Tyler's to see [?] his Dulcenia yesterday; hopes Doctor Graham who is thin and grave will recover; her d[ea]r Jenny's happiness is upper most and hopes it will be permanent with the \"man of her choice\"; the Doctor dropped a hint that \"a house was fitting up for Jenny\"; comments that she [Jenny] amused them \"ab[ou]t his making a figure at the Red House on a Sabbath day\"; Mr. Clayton has been down to Alexandria, called there, and took his daughter's \"up with him to Mr. Holker's\"; he disappointed Mrs. Hannah and fears he will disappoint her (EW); her (EW) last letter \"had a speedy conveyance\" by H. Alexander who brought them the sad news that her (EW) sister Washington had died of a \"bilious Cholic\"; Mrs. Boother died of cholic at Bath \"sson after she got there\"; Colonel Alexander came up and brought George to see them; he [George] and Frank are well, but in \"want of hatts [sic]\"; George failed to get any at Smith's store; he [George] told her Mrs. Alexander said to bring warm clothes with him because it would be cold next month; he says he only has a winter waist coat; plans to write to Mr. Clayton who says he's getting cloth for the boys; says one of her (EW) letters arrived lately but the one about Mr. B. Carter Braxton must be lost; they were told not to expect \"Mad[a]m Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] until the weddings were over; concern[e]d at \"Polly's\" not going on with her \"musick\" [sic]; when her [MW] birthday arrives she shall drink her health; saw the \"inclosed advertizement [sic]\" in the Alexandria paper which she [MP] sent by Mr. Clayton to make enquiries [sic] as to the price, but it was sold; Doctor Stewart bou[gh]t if for one of the Muss Custise for £120 a sum she would have been loathe to give; pleads with [Polly] to borrow her Mamma's (EW) \"humberella\" [sic] and exert herself in doing what will induce them to get her a good instrument; sorry to hear from her [MW] mother that she hates writing and does not mind her mother's admonitions; begs that she [MP] does not hear these things of her again; George claims her [EW?] promise of guinea and a half as he has gotten through \"grammer [sic]\"; Colonel Alexander does not expect to keep Murdock another year; Nancy Mac is much better although she has lost her son; Mrs. Whiting is well again and the \"neighborhood is recovered its usual Healthy State\"; Mr. Baylor lost his daughter Courtney with a \"putrid sore throat\"; Mrs. Betton is taken ill; her [MP] brother got overset in his carriage six mile on the other side of Dumfries, broke the top of his carriage, had a cut on his forehead, bruised his temple and had a headache and \"small stupor\" for a while; Doctor told her that he [John Blair] had written him from Philadelphia and was well; thinks that by the house \"got and ready\" he must have known about Jenny's intentions before he left for Williamsburg; hopes to get Lewis Whiting, who is at Snow Hill, to carry her letters down; wrote to Mr. Page about the spinnet; thinks it will be ok for \"Polly' to practice on; bids her farewell since she is almost blind; asks to be remembered to her friends; plans to write tomorrow to some of them if not sent for by Mrs. Betton whom she promised to attend to on the \"unexpected oceasion [sic]\"; blesses them and wishes them good health. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her dear Betsey (EW) that accounts of Mrs. Booth's death are false; she (MB) has been riding out tho it is s[ai]d that her life is despair[e]d of, this may be false also\"; has been mainly at Mr. Whitings since last Wednesday, as the horses were sent home \"and could not bee spared from the plough\"; the horses were brought to her yesterday and she took the opportunity of dining with Nancy Mac, who is recovering her spirits after the loss of her son; she [NM] asked to be remembered to her (EW); S. Brooke promises to write to Jenny; Mr. Lewis Whiting is there but expects to go down in a few days; saw Doct[o]r Graham who \"recovers his flesh and good looks very fast\"; Mr. P. promises to write to her; slept poorly last night and is not fit for writing today; planned to write to her sister and Mary and Charlotte but she will postpone it as she is \"totally unhinged\"; she is preserving peaches; Mrs. Betton keeps up yet but \"think she cannot do so long\"; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she drank to her health on her birthday and hopes she will enjoy many of them; begs love to all her friends; under the sense of \"gratitude for their late favors\"; asks that every blessing attend her (EW); relates \"a little after 12 o'clock now for M.H. and Jenny's happy moments.\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Lewis Whiting will inform her about her mother's [Mary (Blair) Prescott] health; obliged to wirte at the last hour as he has been very busy visiting and being visited; writes from a friend's house, Mr. Beton, whose wife has just had a baby; acknowledges the large packet of eltters they recieved from \"female correspondents\" by Dr. Graham; asks her to tell the other nurses that thanks to them Dr. Graham is in perfect health; does not think he will be able to meet her at Richmond; does not think it will be much use \"to accomodate the business between us, and your Uncle\" [Carter Braxton]; knows he has sent once to Richmond for the serva[n]t and finds it a reluctant business as he does not want to take the chance of being \"duped\" again by the gent[leman] who detains him; needs to seek information from her; sipposes she has heard the unsettled account between her Uncle, Mama, and herself are reffered to Major Peers and Mr. Lacy; must make them [Major Peers and Mr. Lacy] acquainted with the claims in best manner possible; advises her to put claims in writing or they will have to wait her coming; will attempt to get a receipt from Mr. [Robert] Randolph; regrets that Miss Mary's musical pursuits are suspended; relates her mother [Mary (Blair) Prescott] has written a letter to procure an instrument from Mr. Page; plans to help get a good instrument when their young scholar [Mary Blair Whiting] shows some progress; knows no news except reports of Dr. Sheldon and her cousin Neddy's matrimonial pursuits, \"one to Miss love\", the others adding a family link, \"Carter to Carter\"; asks her to tell Lady Jane how much she has gratified her Aunt [MP] and him by the course she is steering and the way she communicates it to Enfield; wishes Mary [Whiting] would do the same; relates he fell from a horse but the damage was only \"skin deep\"; obliged for frequent invitations to her home; says that no opportunity for her mother [MP] to go to Williamsb[ur]g will be lost; hopes that when she [MP] goes there she will still be in good health; Colonel Alexander and her (EW) son George have visited them; George looks as he should; he is going in a few days to see Fras. [?] and expects the company of both to see Mrs. Alexander and Fam[il]y; asks to be especially remembered to all the ladies; asks them and her to keep an eye on Lady Jane; trusts they will all profit from it; when they hear the \"why and wherefore\" from Fred[eric]k she shall know without delay. 3pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes she has recovered her health; concerned about the loss to her mama [Mary (Blair) Prescott] and herself of Mr. Prescott; hopes to hear she (EW), her mama, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her sons are doing well; heard that her mamma's deed [prenuptual contract] was never recorded; fears \"disagreable consequences may ensue\"; will be glad to hear her fears are unfounded; claims the promis she (EW) made by eay of her sister Bannister to write; will be glad to hear she got home with no difficulty and the mountain air restored her health; she (SC) has been suffering for the past 3 months from small pox, mumps and whooping cough; \"Betsey\" [Cary] was innoculated for small pox and thinking \"herself secure she went imprudently among the negroes\"; discusses \"Betsey's\" illness with small pox and her (SC) ministrations; she [Betsey] has recovered slowly but she (SC) thinks she will get well, though she has an ungly cough; she (SC) sends love to her, \"Polly\" [MW] and her sons; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [MW] she hopes to retain a place in her memory; asks her to excuse \"this blotted scrol [sic]\" as her eyes are weak. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter came on return from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] where all were well; feels uneasy about her enquiry which seems to say Mr. Prescott's creditors who depend for satisfaction on her estate; regrets that the deed of trust made before her marriage was never recorded; discusses the legal aspects of the claims made by Mr. Prescott's creditors and whether her estate can be protected; asks for the extent of their claims; the 29th of October Jenny [(Blair)] Henderson was delivered of a son \"who was born into a better world\" [died] 3 weeks later; his sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] has been sick for the past few days; he has not heard from her [AB] today because it's snowy; \"Betty\" Cary's wedding clothes are \"implying all hands\"; expects to get a summons to \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County] as soon as they [the Carys] get home; hopes they have all goten rid of their colds; he has just \"taken a very bad one\"; sends love to the boys [sons of EW]; to save her the expense of postage he has waited for a privated opportunity; Mr. Darby is to go to Philadelphia and will he hopes deliver it at the post-office in Dumfries. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requested information from her in his last letter as to the extent of Mr. Prescott's debts; thinks that \"altho Colonel Burwell's marriage conract might protect the property you had antecedent to that event\", the property he \"devised\" to her would be exposed to the claims of Mr. Prescott's creditors; the deed executed between him [Mr. Prescott] and her [MP], and her trustees should have been recorded in the time prescribed by law; since that was not done she will not be able to parry her creditors; thinks that since those who were supposed to record the deed are friends she might not want to hold them liable for not doing it; his daughters are unwell; Mary [Blair] was \"hysterical\" although he hopes she is getting better; he and \"Jenny\" [Jane (Blair) Henderson] were sent for to take leave of her (MB); \"Jenny\" is beginning to be sick with fevers \"without any ague\"; he has had almost continual cholics although he is eating more than is good for him; Sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] is welll; she [AB] parted with her son Monro who sailed Tuesday for N(EW) York where Mr. Constable will educate him at his own expense; \"little Robert's\" father is sending him to Scotland to be under the care of some relations, in the meantime, while at sea, a friend of Dr. Wilson's will care for him; recieved a letter from Sister Thompson [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] 3 or 4 months ago which said she and the Admiral were not well; the rise in the price of necessaries exhausts their [the Thompson's] income and they are thinking of moving to a cheaper country; sends love to \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting, \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and her (EW) sons; his daughter Henderson [Jane (Blair)] sends her love to her Aunt [MP] and her cousins. 1p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recieved her \"favor\" of Jan[aur]t 16th some days ago and postponed an answer [...?] \"the information requested\"; all that he recollects of Mr. Norton's affair is that he saw and approved of the deed; \"upon expressing the approbation in writing\" Mr. Blair \"he supposes saw the mon[e]y\"; satisfied that the deed was forwarded to Mr. Prescott; recollects giving him directions \"respecting the mode of proving it as to get it recorded\"; will continue his search; if he can be enabled to give further information he will do so; the suit a [?] of hers and Mrs. P[rescott] will engage his attention and warmest exertions; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. P[rescott]; plans to write and forward a copy of the bill to her mother [Mary Prescott] as soon as he gets one. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the letter she honored him with writing; encloses a copy of Gills Bill [missing] which is this moment received; asks her to get some \"professional Gentleman\" to draw her answer; asks her to send the answer together with the copy enclosed as soon as possible; reassures her she can rely on his best exertions being used for her interest. 1p. AL [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returned from a \"melancholy\" visit with the unfortunate Mrs. Hubard \"who to add to all her woes\" had her house consumed by fire\"; her [MH] furniture \"was saved from flames but broken to pieces\"; Fanny [Hubard] was to be married to Mr. Sinclair but she is ill at Mrs. Hunt's; thier clothes were either stolen or burnt so that the inhabitants have collected 600 dollars for their relief and the ladies are to give them \"necessary apparel\"; indebted to her sister for writing; sister Cary's [Sarah (Blair) Cary] feet and ankles are swollen which makes tem \"apprehensive of dropsy\"; should not have gone down [to Ceeleys] as Miss Sally Anderson did not but could not think what to do with Mrs. Plinckard and her daughter who are with her [AB] for another month; Sally Anderson promises to try and give her her opinion [of Sarah Cary] so that she can pass on the information; Mr. Tucker has postponed his journey til day after tomorrow when \"this must away\"; Sister Thompson's [Elizabeth (Blair) Thompson] latest account says she was ill and went to Bath England but did not benefit from it; she [ET] says cost of living [in England] is so high that they had to \"put down many superfluities\"; she [AB] thinks one superfluity they should continue is wine; Mrs. Tazewell has had unfavorable account of her son William who has had 2 or 3 operations; he [WT] would have died but Mrs. Field took him in and did all that she could for his reliefl; refers her to B[etsey] Whiting's letter for \"occuraences from hence\"; Mrs. Hunt is shortly to marry Capt[ai]n Baron; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k [Banister] sends his love and best wishes. 3pp. ALS. Including ALS from Anne B[anister] to [Mary (Blair) Prescott], News about Sister Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]. Received a letter from Miss Sally [Anderson] from \"Ceeleys\" [Elizabeth County, Virginia] which says that Dr. Griffin is convinced Sis[te]r Cary (SC) has dropsy; discusses symptoms of her (SC) dropsy and the effect of Dr. Griffin's prescription; she (SC) presents her affection to her [MP], \"Betsey\" Eliza (Braxton) Whiting and her (EW) children; Miss Sally [Anderson] says her (SC) \"appetite and spirit are mending\"; plans to go down [\"Celleys\"] soon; Mr. Cary received a letter from Capt[ai]n Thompson which said his daughter Sarah was going to be married to a \"very genteel young gentleman\", with a \"genteel fortune\" who is in the Army; Norbourne [Thompson?] is again in command of a sloop of War \"which Lord Spencer says is to lead the way to a higher preferment\"; \"Polly\" Peachy and family are well; she [PP] is recovered and was visiting her parents [the Carys] looking better than before her illness; must write B. Fairfax who she heard has had a violent \"attack of Rhumatism.\" 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endeavoring to get a road opened between this place and John Anderson's in Culpeper County and by his mill seat which will shorten the distance about three miles; discusses details of road; does not wish to take legal steps about road without consulting him; hopes he will have no objections so that it will take place \"as soon as the Bridge is done at the mouth of Carter's run.\" 1p. ALS. Including a map drawn by William Horner of the proposed road. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grateful for the confidence she reposes in him in respect to the instruction of her two sons; the character she gives them is not the result of partiality; he has heard \"favourable\" opinions of them by others; happy to have them in his care; her wishes will be respectfully attended to; too busy to give her an answer to her kind invitation; \"acknowledges the receipt of twenty dollars\" through her son; as he keeps books, will give her credit for same; has no stamped papers \"in this moment\". 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Witnessed the death of her (EW) Aunt Cary [Sarah (Blair) Cary]; she was seized about two weeks ago with a violent \"pleuricy\"; discusses the details of her (SC) illness; asks her to excuse the incoherence of her melancholy letter; daughter Peachy [Polly Peachy], sister Banister [Anne (Blair) Banister] and Sally Anderson were with her when she died; \"she (SC) retain[e]d her senses at the last, and prayed for all her friends\"; leaves it to her prudence whether it should be communicated to her mother [Mary Prescott]; asks her to write and tell her how her mother does. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the death of Sarah (Blair) Cary and Mr. Bracken's eulogy of her; her burial at Rich Neck; her (SC) husband's [Wilson Cary] reaction to her death; wishes she could comfort her (EW) and her [AB] sister [Mary (Blair) Prescott]; will not be able to visit them until she journeys this summer with Wilson Cary who is going to see his daughter Fairfax; asks if the neighbors assist her; hopes that thay do for their sakes because they may end up in the same situation; thinks Mr. Whiting, \"or any who kill meats\" wou[l]d spare his feet for jellies; sure that if she makes her wants known to them [her neighbors] \"will not fail to send often\"; asks her to make her [AB] sister [Mary Prescott] sensible of her \"tenderest sympathy and sincere love\"; rarely writes but does not love her less; Mary Andrews and Charlotte Balfour have written; received letters from Titchfield [Southhampton, England] poor Mary T. whose situation and her (EW) Mary's [Blair Whiting] are exactly alike -- \"except she grieves herself sick\"; concerned for her friends [EW, MP, MW] at \"Enfield\"; she [ET] greets them with love and asks to be informed of them; has been away from Williamsburg since early Jan[uar]y; from letters learned that Mary [(Blair)] A[ndrews] was not well and Jenny N. has a bad cough for which she does nothing; her [JN] son Tho[ma]s Hamilton \"is a lovely babe\" and the delight of his grandfather who with the rest of their connections are well; her [AB] son Theo[doric]k's trips to the \"Northard\" was good for his health and good looks; he [TB] just started the study of Physick; her [AB] son Monro is at Princeton College where he is liked by Masters and fellow students; he (MB) inquired after her (EW) and her family; Jenny Cary had been preparing to settle in Williamsburg prior to the death of her [AB] sister (SC), Mr. Cary will now settle there also; she has to look for another house and move so she can go up country; Polly Peachy who went home about a fortnight ago desired that she send her (EW) her [PP] love; her [PP] youngest child is the heartiest she ever had; Cousin Andrews wrote to her [AB] and requested news of her (EW); finds the account of her sons pleasing; asks her to accept her sincere love for herself and her children; asks her to tell \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] she regrets \"Dame Fortune deals so scantily by those, whose merits deserves her bounty's\"; hopes the object of her [MW] wishes will be hers; [verbatim transcription of Mr. Bracken's eulogy of Sarah (Blair) Cary]; asks her to write and let her know how they are; thinks it is possible that she (EW) could visit and leave \"Polly\" [MW] to attend her [MP]; hopes God will enable her to \"go thro[ugh] the fatigue\" of her \"benevolent undertaking\" without injury to herself; hopes he [God] will spare her to her children and her friends; Jenny Cary insists on her adding that she should have written but her mother (SC) usually wrote the letter for the family. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her niece's letter by special messenger; she and her (EW) uncle [Wilson Cary] unite in thanks for her proof of affection and desire to see them; unable to commit themselves [AB, WC] to a definite time to visit her; she and her (EW) friends applaud her devotion to her \"afflicted parent\" [MP]; the Father [God] will not fail her in his rewards; if she had a carriage she would have planned to visit her sooner and longer; the Colonel [Wilson Cary] is grateful for her attention and sends his best wishes but concluded that he was unable to name the specific date they would be down to visit; if she (EW) was not so unlucky in her horses she [AB] would have gone and stayed with her and had Mr. C[ary] call for her; dined at \"Fairfield\" last Wednesday where she saw Mrs. Herbert who won her over by her high commendations of her (EW) and \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting]; they [the Herberts] are to be there [Shannon Hill] on next Monday when she shall fix with the \"good Dowager Lady Washington\", who has promised to take her, the time of going to Capt[ai]n Byrds; the attention from that quarter [Mrs. Washington] has \"exceeded\" her expectation; plans on taking advantage of seeing as many old acquaintances as possible since she cannot see her; yesterday she and Mr. Cary made themselves sick by eating ice-creams, water-melons and plums at Mr. Baylors; is so sick she must \"repair to the pillow\"; apologizes for detaining man Ceasor; Betsey F. shed tears at some parts of her (EW) letter; she [BF] sends her love ro her and her children; she [BF] hopes she will be able to come with them but \"is not certain what effect her rhetoric may have with her Lord\"; was agreeably surprised by \"Betsey\" F.'s desire to come with them; Mr. Cary got her to choose a fashionable straw bonnet in Richmond, Virginia for \"Polly\" [MW]; hopes Ceasor can bring it to her [MW] but if not it will wait until she brings it; the hair must be \"drest\" [sic] to make it becoming; thinks along with B. Fairfax that her [AB] sister [MP] should be acquainted with the death of her Sister Cary [Sarah Cary] prior to Mr. Cary's coming there; afraid she will discover the truth through Mr. Cary's dress or demeanor; feels her [MP] senses are \"too much blunted\" for the death to make any impression on her; asks her (EW) to express her, Mr. Cary's and Betsey F.'s affection to her [AB] sister [MP]; \"Polly\" [MW] and her (EW) boys have a claim on her affection; has not heard from her own boys since she left the old city Williamsburg; expects Monro [Banister] to be in Virginia in Oct[obe]r; Theo[doric]k [Bainster] will then be settled in Rich[mond], Virginia in Chriegnan and Adams' Shop; in a year or two he [TB] goes to Scotland and after finishing there will visit his friends at Titchfield [Southhampton, England]; doesn't know whether she will live to see it; left Dr. Barraud in wretched health; he [DB] along with Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were preparing to set out for Augusta Springs [Augusta County, Virginia]; the Bishop also intended to go there; Mrs. Dunbar who also plans to go to Augusta Springs ought to vary her scene; she [Mrs. Dunbar] seems to feel the loss of her Daughter Tucker more now; was charged by the circle of acquaintances \"from that quarter\" to give affectionate remembrances to her (EW); asks to know if a letter from her brother [John Blair] was enjoyable or painful to her (EW) mother [MP]; wrote a few lines to her because Mrs. Washington thought she would be able to send a letter but was disappointed; met two Miss Whitings, her (EW) sisters at Mrs. Washington's and paid them particular attention; they [the Whitings] do not even visit her (EW) Bro[the]r Frank [Whiting?] who is close by; Betsey [Whiting] regrets this; hears that \"Polly\" plans on getting married; sends her blessing. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Arrived on the 10th day of this large city a perfect stranger\"; did not have a \"tittle\" but his cares were taken care of by the kind attentions of a family; welfare of his \"Enfield\" [Prince William County, Virginia] are predominant in his breast; stimulous added to his exertions by the fact that he will see his friends in the Spring; grateful acknowledgement of her last letter; answers that he did not go and see Capt[ain] Rutherford's father because he did not want to wound an old gentleman \"whose heart was already too deeply lacerated with the conduct of a bad son\"; assured she will not blame him for his conduct towards the family; discusses his classes; his professors, Doctor Woodhouse and Dr. Rush; does not have much time to himself but occaisionally goes to the theatre; wishes his friends at \"Enfield\" could partake of its amusement; has taken lodgings with the family of a good old lady who has half a dozen daughters the youngest of which is 30; they [the old lady and her daughters] reminds him of the \"Vicker\" [sic] of Wakefield's family \"for they are eternally making up and ripping old gause [sic]\"; must write to his friends; asks her to write soon; hopes health and happiness attend her; sends respectful compliments to Mrs. Lacey and all her other neighbors with whom he is acquainted. 3pp. ALS. [signature partially clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was delivered of a letter by her son, who is also his friend, George [Whiting]; sorry to inform her that the rumor that he was unwell for three weeks was true; was very ill for two weeks past having \"caught cold with the mumps\"; Colonel Parker sent him to this place with his carriage; has now recovered \"accept being very much debilitated\"; gives him pain to hear of Mamma's [Mary Prescott] situation; hopes she will be relieved of her troubles in a few days; unhappy for his d[ea]r Mary [Blair Whiting]; astonished that the pain in her [MW] jaw baffles the \"deep skill\" of his friend Lacy; has observed her complaining of her fingers getting tired and must do the same; expects to see her in eight or ten days at the farthest; wishes happiness attend her and hher family. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not have time to answer her last letter as fully as he intended; when he was last at \"Enfi[el]d\" a certain gloom appeared to hover round which he could not account for in any other way but his having the Blue [Thew?] which was fully confirmed by her last letter to him; that he caused them one pleasing moment has been productive on many serious reflections; is she had known his motive she would not have blamed him; had no idea of continuing until this time in the Army but it has improved his medical knowledge; is more determined to resign and see her about Chris[tmas] in the character of a student of Physick; his Capt[ain] has been absent for three or four weeks and he has command of the Company; he finds this position diagreeable as he is out all hours of the night and sometimes all night which he finds bad for his health; there are a number of strangers there at present; the Third [?] Reg[imen]t has arrived from Mary[lan]d and half of the first Reg[imen]t of Artillery; some of the officers are very agreeable and some the reverse; would be in vain for him to attempt descriptions of the place at present; if she has seen Mr. Jefferson's ideas they are elegant; in his next letter he will try to give a description of the place and its natives; is writing from a cold tent with nothing between him and the Heavens except little canvas which he hopes will give him excuse for the scrawl; hopes she will not be so cruel as to keep her word and not write to him while he is at camp; asks her to take compassion on a poor being and write to the care of Henry Peyton, Winchester, Virginia; if her mother [Mary Prescott] can remember him asks her to mention him to her and his dear friends. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To tell him she is offended with him is needless since he doesn't care about her and doesn't love her; this is the third letter she has wirtten to him and has not gotten one back from his Lordship; calls him Lieutenant Chintze and says he doesn't love \"Crab Sally\" now; hates one Betsey Coonrod who is in town; he must love her as she loves him \"next to ...\"; thanks him for Mairs and Betsey's last letter; Bet[sey] tells her she wrote by last weeks mail; asks him to enquire about that letter for her as she suspects the post office kept it for its own private picking; asks him to get it and send it to her; says she will probably pay the postage of all the letters from Betsey; that is Whiting's proposition \"as it will save sharp skins which he finds scarce article at Denby\"; Whiting is one of the most industrious souls that ever lived; he [RHL] ought to come up and take pattern; he says at this moment she is longing to see him; asks him to come. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks why her niece is so long silent; asks if her letters might be \"mis-carried\"; write her and Betsey F[airfax] and Mrs. Ambler by Mr. Carter Harrison; received Mrs. Ambler's reply, so believes the letters reached their destination; has been with her friend Mrs. Lyons for almost two months, but is \"just on the wing for Richmond\" Virginia; plans to go from there to Petersburg Virginia and Mr. Peachy's; expects Polly [Peachy] will accompany her to the old city Williamsburg; plans to see Monro [Banister] who she hopes will not again be disappointed in visiting Virg[ini]a; visited yesterday at Mrs. Page's (Colonel William Nelson's daughter Sally Cary) where she learned Mr. Charles Page, her husband, was to set out tomorrow for \"the Ridge\"; although this is her last day there decided to take the opportunity to let her know that a fortnight ago Jenny Henderson added another son to her family; she [JH] is poorly harrased by a bad coughwhich she has had for awhile; if the letter she expects to meet in Rich[mon]d does not have a better account of her [JH], she will take the stage directly to Williamsburg; the rest of the relatives are well; certain that if other family members knew she was writing they would unite in wishing her and her children \"tender and affectionate remembrances\"; Mrs. Lyons and R. Dawson desire to be presented to her (EW) with their sincere regards; must scratch up a few lines to B[etsey] F[airfax]; asks to hear from her; would like her to say when it will be possible to come \"down the country\" 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and Mary [Blair Whiting] surprised by the arrival of \"favorite Henry's arrival\" there with l[ette]rs for their \"D[ea]r RObert\" and indulgences that he and all their friends are well; asks him to make her congratulations to his sister and her \"better half\" on the pleasing event; suspects she would have been more gratified if it had been a daughter; asks him why he didn't make an apology for her to her old friend Mr. Throckmorton for her not visiting him; would have gone from Mrs. Aris's to visit him [Mr. Throckmorton] if she had known her road from Fairfield was washed out; would have gone to see him [Mr. Throckmorton] from his son and daughter where she was visiting but she was indisposed; told his [Mr. Throckmorton] son Mordica to tell him why she could not visit; if she ever lives to cross this ridge again she will make ample reparation to him and several others; he [Mr. Throckmorton] was mistaken in thinking she went to see all but him; Farva and the boys left before Henry's arrivval; Farva was so affected at leaving he cried; remarks what a wor[l]d it would be if all humans were like him [Farva]; she and Mary [Blair Whiting] have been very lonely since he, the boys and Farva have been gone; discusses Billy Marlow's extreme illness; sent for D[octo]r Lacey who pronounced him [BM] \"highly inflamitory\"; thinks at her \"time of life\" it is natural to feel melancholy and not be able to account for it; her soul sympathizes with Mrs. Magill whose son died, she [Mrs. Magill] would be happy \"if it wou[l]d please heaven to bless them with children\"; thinks children give their parents a lot of worry and anxiety; asks him to make his respects to both Mr. and Mrs. Magill, D[ocot]r Mackey and Lady - with \"Polly\"; asks him to tell her Aunt she will always be happy to see her or any of his other connections; asks him to tell his cousin she looks forward to seeing her next month; Henry says he will b back next week; Mary [Blair Whiting] intends to write to him (RL); Henry promises to come down with him (RL) and Mary; brings painful recollection when she remembers it will ahsten their [RL, MW] departures from them; Dr. Lacey thinks it probable Rush wou[l]d come to the Federal City as he [DL] did not suppose he (RL) would \"relinquish his offices in the Mint\"; if so it would shorten his (RL) journey; will offer her prayers up for his safety; hopes her letters will not fill him with \"enuis\"; his letter to George shall be sent by the first opp[ortunit]y; tells him to ask Mr. G. Taylor, if he sees him if he has been or intends to be in Harrison C[i]ty, and Green Briar and entreat him to see into by l[ette]r or some other way that the taxes are settled in time to save the lands; if she loses them [the lands] \"the fat will be all in the fire to remind him\" [Mr. G. Taylor] ; they are patented in Roger Prescott's name by Whitecroft to him; Masfield never answered her letter. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letters from family and an hour ago sealed one to his mother; he (RL) will be glad that [Theodorick] Banister is nearly well and will be with them next week; he [Banister] now walks with a crutch after experiencing a summer of misery and wishing for death; must have been distressing for his [Banister] mother, whose spirits must now be revived; Doctor thinks he [Banister] is out of danger; the account given of him [Banister] to all of his friends must have been distressing; thinks William will take his horse at what was their bargain; he [GW] is sorry he [William] has been so cheated in him; whatever he (RL) does about the business he [GW] will be satisfied with; tells him to take care of his colt; \"do what will make a darner deep it fat this winter\"; lets him \"know whats for a tail Camelia \u0026amp; Tennius carries\"; supposes Billy has got him [the colt] in new order by now and sold him; rejoices to hear all their friends are well in Winchester; hopes they are well in Trenton; does not have time to write to Mary [Blair Whiting] but plans on writing her tomorrow; doesn't think Williamsburg agrees with his health; has not been well since arriving and presently has a bad cold and fever; has not been to lecture [at College of William \u0026amp; Mary] for two days but reads in his room night and day; as soon as well will attend the College [of William \u0026amp; Mary]; is much pleased with rules and modes of proceedings; on Monday and Wednesday evenings attends Mr. Madison's lectures on moral philosophy and on Friday his natural lecture; the rest of the week Mr. Andrew's lectures on Mathematics; spends spare time on history; is now reading \"Bolline\" must stop to write a composition on \"Innate Ideas\" asks him to give his love to all his friends in Winchester as well as in the neighborhood \"particularly to the \"Sun Beam of Beauty\"; will be \"acarn'd\" \"Polly\" if they do not have \"Oysters for dinner as big as your hand.\" 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She will be surprised to hear from him at this late date; asks for her indulgence for the above as well as the long silence; hopes the partiality that has predominated in his favor will leaf her to condmn his errors in the spirit of mildness; has been anxiously expecting to hear from his friends for some weeks in order to give her the information she needs in respect to sending his horse to meet him; pleasure is denied him which accounts for the late date of his letter; has not heard from his friends since January and thinks thay have forgotten him; this is enough to destroy the capacity for study or reflection; is almost out of patience and hopes \"that sweet little cherub\" bid him be silent and informs him he will be rewarded for his unhappy moments which are blessings in diguise; she has expressed a wish for a better description of the Philadelphia Medical Society; the numbers are composed of the most respectable physicians in the Union; Dr. Rush is their president and all of their professors are members; his dissertation was uniformly approved of; has acquired enough \"poseelavity\" [?] to have Dr. Conrad elected a member; will give her a full account of seeing her at the \"delectable old mansion\"; he is patronized by Dr. Boyce, an old classmate of his Master's while in Europe; he [Dr. Boyce] is a physician to the Bettering House where he [RHL] attneds three times a week, and sees the prescriptions of upwards of two hundred patients; he [RHL] also attends the hospital and is determined to let no opportunity pass unnoticed where he can acquire the least information in the line of his profession; believes he shall return by way of the city of Washington and can get a horse of his uncle's perhaps the last of the month; he will return good for evil and write to his amiable friend Mary B[lair] W[hiting]. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her favor of the 8th instant by her Overseer Mr. Leech together with a bank note for one hundred dollars for which he has given him a receipt; enclosed copies of Mr. Prescott's, now her account, on which he is owed 5 pounds ten shillings which he wishes her to remit to him as soon as she can; has also enclosed the goldsmith's bill for the \"lockett\" by which she will see it cost eighteen shillings more than she sent for it; thinks the balance of the \"segars\" was three dollars which she is also charged for; she will find that Bennet and Wath's account, after deducing returned articles is £34.6.6 1/2, including the \"pins and paper\", which is less than she thought; his daughter \"Peggy\" was married the 31st of Decem[ber] to Mr. Thom[a]s Fairfax; she [PF] along with Herbert and Nancy send their compliments to her and Mrs. Whiting; gives him pleasure to hear that Mr. Fran[ci]s Whiting has at last been rewarded by Mrs. T. Washington for his long and constant attachment; wishes them every happiness. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote his friend about a fortnight ago by Mr. J.H. Peyton and having heard of Mr. Brent's leaving town tomorrow hastens to write her again; confesses his head is not in the \"fittest mode for writing\"; the Peacheys, Carys and BAnisters dined to day at Mr. Andrew's; Charlotte Balfour also \"made one of the party\"; he had unfortunately made other plans with gentleman \"where the sparkling glass circulated too freely\" and dissipated all his ideas; trusts her other correspondents will make up for his deficiency; sends her the glad tidings of Theo[dorick] Banister's recovery; he [TB] is again able to join their family parties altho[ugh] still an invalid; if he [TB] can be restrained he might get perfectly well, but he is a Banister in temper and constitution; Munro Banister just left Will[iams]burg for Princeton to graduate; he (MB) had been sent for to see his brother [TB] possibly for hte last time; he (MB) is \"in the just sense of the word, a sweet youth\"; the Tuckers left yesterday for Winchester; Mr. P. Basset and Dr. Barroud's sweet daughter were of the party; Mr. James Preston and his spouse [lately the accomplished Miss Nancy Taylor] were to travel with them [the Tuckers] as far as Richmond; suposses Mrs. [Anne (Blair)] Banister or his sister will give her the news of the city; has only to offer her and sweet Mary [Blair Whiting] his congratulations on her hymenial prospects; Charlotte Balfour has told him one thousand things to say but his mind is treacherous and he cannot recollect them and is unfit to do her comp[li]m[en]ts justice; tell George [Whiting] and Francis [Whiting] he longs to shake them by the hand; appropos to George they shall have a little more money in the fund for him soon; hopes to receive soon money from Prentis and Col[onel] and she is entitiled to her mother's and brother's share which will be about $120; his \"darling Thomas is well.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes up his pen with reluctance to write about the unexpected insanity of his brother; on his arrival in Charlestown found him in chains an dthinks his situation demanded it; he [RL brother] is pleased and exults his chains; he [RL brother] is in one of Uncle Hite's houses in Charlestown -- very private and with a good attendant; he [RL brother] is allowed only to see his particular friends which he (RL) thinks should not happen until the disease \"takes a change\"; his brother has lost 140 ounces of blood in two days which has had some happy effects as he is much calmer; the physicians think that love is the cause of his situation; his brother would dwell forever on ther frame of Mrs. P. Fairfax and wishes him to purchase her from Tom; he [RL brother] was in Baltimore in this situation and nearly killed two men running his horse thro[ugh] the streets under the whip\"; his good sister , \"Pniou\" leaves him [RL brother]; his parents know nothing of his brother's confinement; beleives his brother's disease can be cured by physicians like all others; has written to Dr. Rush explaining the disease, cause, etc.; visits his brother tomorrow accompanied by Dr. Conrad; his visit will be short as the physicians think his presence injures rather than alleviates; cannot help indulging his brother; is not very well and plans to spend next week at Bath; Unle Peyton's family set out yesterday; he did not see them [the Peytons]; supposes she has heard the news of Miss Drew's death; sympathizes with Miss Drew's parents; send love to Mary [Blair Whiting]; his sister is well, and Louis sends his love. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Ceasor sets out in the morning for Winchester -- to attend you highness and my Dear Peggy to our casstle\" [sic]; expects him to tea on Sunday; Mamma [Eliza Whiting] says if Mr. Peyton and Mary do not come she will scold everyone that comes near her; \"that among there [sic] cants and there [sic] words she is very much mortified\"; if his sister McGuire knew how much her happiness would have added to her happiness on that day she would have come; tells him to give her and her mother's (EW) tenderest affection to his sister McGuire; it is dark so she bids him Adieu. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated is March 29, no year. Is at Brown's Hotel, Washington; dines with Colonel Momar yesterday; there is at this time 30 to 40 applicants; cannot say what chance he stands, there was a number before him; asks her if she can procure a horse for their contemplated trip; left Betsey in deep affliction on Friday mo[rning]; Will is well and all friends; will see her in a few days; Colonel Muras is very ill therefore he has lost a valuable friends in that business; sends love to all. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets parting with her (EW) \"sweet son\" [George Whiting] who is leaveing Williamsburg; agrees he should quit college \"at least for a time\"; the conduct of some of the students [at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary] have surpassed anything ever heard of; leaves George who from necessity among them to tell her of \"their wicked and sacrilegious proceedings\"; is told the visitors meet today and doesn't know what their deliberation will be; hopes it will be something \"that in future secure the College from the odium the late unpresidented [sic] behaviour [sic] of the students must have cast upon it\"; glad her son [GW] \"is among the number of those who see their conduct in its proper light\"; thinks the news of Polly Peachy's loss has reached \"Enfield\"; fears that her situation will require all the fortitude she is possessed of; believes her [PP] father-in-law is one of \"the best men\" and will do everything he can to \"soften the rigour [sic] of the situation\"; she [CB] has not been to visit her [PP] since her husband's death; she [PP] and her father-in-law are to write to the family until her husband's affairs are settled; would be elated to have so dear a friend [PP] living near her if her own residence in Williamsburg were permanent; has kept her promise to her dying friend [Jenny Henderson] to care for her son Thomas; does not want to be separated from Thomas for whom she feels a mother's fondness; has been told that his [Thomas] father [Rev. James Henderson] has been paying his addresses to Miss Macon since last Aug[us]t and she has repeatedly rejected him; he [JH] has never mentioned his affairs to her so that she does not know if the reports are true; prays for his [JH] happiness, hopes he would treat her with more confidence; had promised Jenny to continue there Williamsburg until Mr. H[enderson] was married; hopes he [Thomas] may meet a good mother-in-law [stepmother]; if she witnesses any unkindness to Thomas by a new stepmother -- the idea makes her shuddder; thinks she ought to apologize for dwelling on the subject; her [CB] brother is settling himself and his family up in Norfolk, Virginia having just arrived from Philadelphia Pennsylvania with his wife, son and daughter, all in perfect health; fears a change from a northern climate for htem may not be favourable \"particularly as Norfolk is known to be so fatal to children\"; has been asked by her brother is she would like to live with his family and says she will if she leaves her current habitation; plans to visit her brother when he is settled; as all her friends will probably write will only take the time to ask her opinion of her (EW) Uncle [Wilson] Cary's marriage?; fears Wilson's [Cary] poor children will be sufferers; sometimes old men do strange things; asked to be remembered to \"Polly\" [Mary Blair Whiting] and Dr. Little tho[ugh] she \"has not the pleasure of his acquaintance\"; supposes Frank [Francis Whiting] is at school and sends her love to him; her little \"darlin'\" [Thomas] sends a kiss to cousing Whiting. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is dated February 22, no year. Gratification experienced upon receiving her letter was only exceeded by memories of the few happy days they spent together; hopes she will be able to return the attentions she received from her and Dr. [Robert H.] and [Mary] Little; sorry to hear that she has been indisposed but is sure that since spring is coming she will regain her usual health; if it is in her power she will accept her kind invitation; received her cotton two days ago and will attend to it with pleasure; sent for the weaver directly but could not prevail her to take it until she had it wound which she will set about tomorrow; the weaver thinks ther is enough cotton to warp 50 yards or it will 12 pounds of cord she (EW) has sent; tells her to send what cord she has ready and she will have the balance spun for her; does not think it will take as much cord as the weaver says or it would be unecessary to have more spun than will be wanted; asks her not to says it is giving her too much trouble \"for among friends these trifles should be thought nothing of\"; she has an excellent spinner who has little or nothing to do; her \"good man\" is not at home or she is sure she would have a message from him; asks her to tell Dr. Little she longs to make them acquainted as she is sure they would like each other; for the past six weeks she has been in a continual round of dissipation; balls, routs and squeezes are the names given to the parties which she thinks very improper as they deserve more stupid names; 40 or 50 people meet together to sip their tea, swallow jelly or syllabub, sit until 12 o'clock and perhaps not once open their mouths the whole evening to say more than \"how do you\"; is quite worn out and determined to be thought unfashionable than continue one of the fools any longer; just called down to receive visitors so is forced to leave off without saying half she intended; sends love and best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blushed at her gentle reproof; throws herself on her mercy for pardon; passes last winter with her friend Mrs. Hamilton, the British Consul's Lady, in Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been very good to both her and her son [Theodorick Bland] in Scotland; promised to stay this winter with them [the Hamiltons]; would like to have been excused because going prevented her from seeing her (EW) , and she has to spend too much money on clothers \"to keep up the Lady\"; has a plausible excuse to offer when she gets \"down\" [to Norfolk] which will be in the middle of next month; Munro [Banister] expects to get a license for practicing law when he becomes of age in May; he (MB) is bent on going to the \"new countries,\" Kentucky being one where there will be a dividend of land in which he and his brother [TB] are sharers\"; he (MB) then plans on going to Louisiana; asks how she can absent herself from him (MB) when he is leaving so soon; finds fault with the Hamiltons for being too perservering in their wishes; must try to hold her place and quit too; before leaving Norfolk last spring Niece [Mary (Blair)] Andrews and family came down; about that time Mr. H-ort [?] set out for Mr. Wormley's, by whom she and Mary [Anrews] wrote her; Monro George, who met Mr. James Wormley in Alex[andri]a, Virginia went to Richmond and was discarded by Miss Jane Wormley to whom he was engaged, was so bewildered he brought the letters back here without delivering them; he failed to give them back until now; she and Mrs. A[ndrews] thought the letters so old they were not worth postage; wishing to prove they weren't neglectful of her, Mrs. A[ndrews] has taken them with her on a trip to Wilton, hoping she can find some private conveyance from Richmond; enclosed are four profiles sent to her from Mary Andrews, Mr. [James] Henderson, Son Munro [Banister] and herself, Mr. H[enderson]'s is a good likeness of Thomas; Mary A[ndrews], Mr. [Henderson] and Charlotte Balfour are resolved to write her (EW) soon; Charlotte Balfour and Jane Cary send greetings; they are all well although Charlotte B[alfour] is recovering the \"second most sever attack this fall\"; Polly Peachy is in Petersburg, Virginia with her daughters attending weddings, races, and plays; Mr. Cary and Lady are not yet returned from Fluvanna, Sally [Cary] went with them, she and Jane [Cary] are very pretty; Wilson [Cary, Jr.] is reading law in Rich[mon]d with Mr. Edm[un]d Randolph; thinks Wilson [Cary] \"a sweet youth\", she wishes was not so many Democrats; \"he [WC, Jr.] has been drawn in one scrape by them [Democrats], for w[hi]ch he has been a true penitent\"; the Peyton Randolph she (EW) saw in the papers was Edmund R[andolph's] son, not Nancy Innes' lover who is son to Peyton Randolph of Wilton; Nancy Innes and Peyton Randolph have plighted their troths; has not seen Mrs. Innes since her late affliction as when she retuned to the \"old city\" Williamsburg she was gone to her sister in Cumberland where her daughter was married; fears she will not see Mrs. I[nnes] again as when she returns she [AB] will be in Norfolk, and Mrs. I[nnes] will be packing so that she can move in with her daughter; the Tuckers are at Sir Peyton Skipwith's on a visit to the Corbins in King and Queen [County, Virginia]; had letters in June from her son [TB] and her sister [ET] who were then well; Theo[doric]k has not yet seen his Aunt but plans to visit her at Titchfield England after he takes his degrees in the spring; he [Tb] then plans to go to London and maybe Paris if she can afford it; Mr. Rose lies at deaths door in Stannton [sic] on his return from the Springs; Theo[doric]k speaks highly of Robert Wilson and of his Aunt Chisholm's attention to him; he [TB] never fails to mention her (EW) and her family, particularly his friends [Dr. Robert H.] Little and George [Whiting]; her [AB] sister [ET] and her family were all well; two of her [ET] daughters, Sarah and Alishen, married men of fortune, while the eldest, Mary, married a poor man who is the captain of a ship of war that is fighting the French; they [Mary (Thompson) and husband] have two children, maybe three; Mary [(Thompson)] and her children live with her mother and father while her husband is gone; hopes Mary's [(Thompson)] husband and Norborne [Thompson?] capture some rich prizes; Alfred Thompson was in the artillery and expected to be promoted as war has been declared; Helen is sixteen years old and taller than either of her sisters though not so handsome; she [ET] expresses affection for her (EW) and her family; congratulates her on the recovery of Mary [(Whiting) Little] and \"her darling pet\"; \"Increase and multiply seems to be the text perfectly understood by the former [ML]\"; asks to be presented with affection to her family; asks her to kiss \"little Bet\" [EL] for \"Aunt Ban\" which is what most of the children call her; heard Francis [Whiting] joined the Navy; heard of Mr. George's [Whiting] courtship which she thinks he is too young to be involved in; is at Mr. Henderson's where Mrs. Cocke has come to spend the day with Charlotte Balfour and herself; Mrs. Cocke sends love and good wishes; thinks Mr. Henderson might marry again, hopes the woman is good to Thomas. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses letter begun at several times; ingratitude not one of her faults but omission is; every idea engrossed by Cousin Andrews for whom she feels sympathy; Mr. Andrews is dying; will leave few to honor him for honor or integrity; discharged every trust with propriety \"\u0026amp; never did the Widow or Orphan suffer by him\"; her life for the past two years had few pleasures; fears her Father Peachy, who declines fast, will die; does not think there is anyone in Williamsburg whom they could \"Claim as a friend\"; they have been unsuccessful at farming and have had to break up their plantation and hire out their negroes; her [NP] Betsey tho[ugh] 15 is very small and looks like a girl of 13; Polly is taller and she thinks will make a pretty woman; they [Betsey and Polly Peachy] have sweet tempers; does not want her to think \"Bet\" [BP] \"not possible\" but her sister is prettier; wishes she could bring her daughters to see her (EW) on the way to visit Betsy, but it will not be possible; is vexed and grieved when she reflects that her sister is deprived of the friend she (EW) would have made if it were not for a foolish quarrel; the two Banisters [Monro and Theodorick] only excused from making a breach between friends except their youth; they [the two Banisters] told Betsy she (EW) call[e]d Mr. F[airfax] \"a fool with his animal magnatism\"; this is of no consequence for her (EW) to learn but was originally the cause of displeasure; has \"learnt\" Theo[doric]k [Banister] \"with some other Chaps as thoughtless as himself\" are living in Edinburgh; is a sad thing for children to be \"giddy and extravagant\"; company obliges her to conclude; assures \"Betsy\" and her children of her and her children's love; flatters herself that she will soon hear from her and that she will be forgiven for her long silence. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him to accomodate his remedies to the state of the system in his contest with \"a powerful and insidious epidemic\"; advises him to tru all modes of treatment; there is a right treatment and he hopes he will find it; true in their country that in rainy seasons low situations are healthy, and high ones sickly; former completely overflowed with water and the \"coltes having no more upon\" [missing] to favor \"putrefaction\"; tells him to tell his farmers who complain about the Plaster of Paris as the cosue of their sickness the story of the potato and how it was banished from France; hopes the Plaster of Paris will not be \"dishonored\" or the sewers of their country degraded by a similar act; his [BR] city is unusually healthy; heavy rains washing the streets and common sewers have been the means \"in the hands of heaven\" of keeping the City healthy. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just \"on the wing\" for her winter quarters in Norfolk, Virginia from where she will write to her the particulars as soon as she writes two or three letters to Europe; thanks her for her last letter and says she wrote back but just found out she never got the letter; their friends and relatives are well except for a few colds w[hi]ch were to be expected at that season; Tho[ma]s Henderson and Polly Peachy's two youngest children have the whooping cough tho[ugh] it is not yet severe; Mrs. P., her two daughters and niece and niece [Mary] Andrews with others send affection to her and her family; has not seen Monro [Banister] since last April; he (MB) is well tho[ugh] she trusts and busy in Petersburg, Virginia looing into their \"deranged concerns\"; credits Heaven with supplying her a friend who would keep Theo[doric]k comfortable and happy in Europe [un]til his brother had made some arrangements; he [TB] must have suffer[e]d as his last letter was dated Aug[us]t 24th and he had just gone through his hardest examinations and expected the 12th of Sep[tembe]r following to take his Degrees as a Doctor; he [TB] was soon after to go to Titchfield England, then to London and in the spring to embark for Vir[gini]a; always sends love to her family; a letter from her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] dated Sep[tembe]r 1st was full of tenderness for her (EW) family; her [ET] family was well but sad because her daughter Mary's husband, Capt[ai]n Dixon, was lost off the coast of Ireland last April; she (EW) may have seen the particulars in the paper, he [CD] commanded the Apollo; his [CD] wife and three children are now residents of their family which adds to the expenditures and the war which makes everything so high, they can scarcely afford to live; anxious to hear how they are after the sickly summer; asks if she has heard anything from Frances [Whiting]; hopes Heaven long preserves the comfort she (EW) gets from her children; sends her affection; asks her to kiss Mary's [Little] bairns for her; the Hamilton's certainly go to Europe next spring. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to what she owes the long silence; having written a long letter after she returned from Norfolk she was surprised at not having a reply since she (EW) is such a punctual correspondent; fears autumn may have brought sickness to her family; cannot write with the facility she used to so she procrastinated writing this letter; Theo[doric]k [Banister] arrived in perfect health; as she (EW) is also a mother she is assured of her empathy with ther feelings on the arrival of Theo[doric]k; hopes Francis [Whiting] has regained his health upon returning home; the ship which brought him [TB] home was destined up to City Point and his baggage \"being still on board, obliged him immediately to Petersburg\"; otherwise Munro [Banister] would have come down and given her the gratification of seeing the happy meeting; she expects them [MB, TB] on the stage day after this; the Hamiltons expect to sail in Dec[embe]r for England; plans on going to Norfolk to see them as soon as it is safe from yellow fever; plans to visit her (EW) in the summer following if she can raise enough money; Theo[doric]k says her [AB] sister [Elizabeth Thompson] is not well at Titchfield, England but her complaints are not dangerous; received a letter from her sister [ET] and the Admiral Thompson who is still in health and cheerful in his eighty sixth year; her son [TB] says the whole family is agreeable and handsome, especially the female part; Norbourne Thompson is still without a ship and living on half pay with \"Lord Bentick \u0026amp; the promises of great men\"; he [TB] did not see Alfred Thompson who is in Gibralter with the Army; he is a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery; her sister [ET] sends affections to her and her family; she [ET] was very good to her [AB] son which makes her love her more, if possible; the \"Old City\" Williamsburg very sickly this Fall; Mrs. Andrews and Griffen Peachy have been seriously ill; both are better but not well yet; Jane Cary's mother, sister and brother have gone to Albemarle among their relatives since Jane's death; Wilson is married to Virginia Randolph, a very accomplished lady; they [Wilson and Virginia] are going to live with his grandfather; Sally is betroth[e]d to Mr. Henson, a student of law, very respectable but of slender fortune; Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Peachy with their daughters greet her and hers as does Charlotte Balfour, Mr. Henderson whose son [Thomas] is well and he is still a widower, Mr. Cocke, the Tazewells, the Skipwiths, the Tuckers and the \"good old Carys, not yet return[e]d from their summer's excursion\"; Mrs. Skipwith writes her husband is so ill she fears she will never reach home; [...?]. 3pp. AL. [letter mutilated, signature missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thro[ugh] Mr. Mason, a student at William and Mary College, she [AB] heard that George [Whiting] was married to an \"amiable young lady\" of whom she (EW) approved; heard it exhilarated her spirits so that she lost all sickness; hopes that loss may very long be hers; congratulates her; asks her to congratulate the wedding pair for her; \"the Doctor [Robert H. Little], his sweet Rib [Mary (Whiting) Little], and Francis [Whiting]\" all possess her best wishes; [addresses her next remark to RH] intended to reply to his letter introducing Mr. Brown, but was waiting for him to arrive which he hasn't yet; she and her friends made repeated inquires after Mr. Brown to no avail; was worried about not having heard from them knowing she (EW) was in poor health; planned on writing them a long letter when she was taken sick with pleurisy; recovered from her illness and wrote before she had a more serious attack; describes her illness and treatment by bleeding; not allowed to write very much because of her illness; wrote her two letters from Norfolk which she believes never got to her; Monro's [Banister] marriage to Miss P. \"has long since been done away - even after the fixing of the wedding date\"; he is now engaged to another to whom he is sincerely attached; Miss P. Bolling, daughter of Mr. Robert Bolling by his first wife, with the consent of her father and grandmother decided to marry Monro; if they could both dispose happily with their other two sons their hearts would be replete; her family is in perfect health and asks to be remembered to her (EW) family; Admiral Thompson and his family are well although Norbourne is in Ireland as Commander of the Sea Fencibles and Alfred is in Gibralter as a 1st Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery; Uncle [Wilson] Cary recovering from a fall from his horse in which he broke no bones but was \"sadly bruised\"; Mrs. Andrews is in delicate health and seldom well for a whole week, partly from fatigue caused by being \"(Martha like) 'careful and troubled about many things'\"; she [Mrs. Andrews] sends her love as do all their connections and favorite friends; Sally Cary is married to Mr. Henson and has a son named William Henry; Wilson Cary was married to Miss Virginia Randolph at Tuckahoe? has a child named Wilson Miles; Polly Peachy who is married to Mr. Tabb had a premature child this winter and was reduced to death's door but recovered perfectly; Theo[doric]k was instrumental in the recovery and is now fixing her eight miles from Petersburg; her mother and her [?] are well and living at Mr. Peachy Senior's in the house where Mr. Hornsby lived when she (EW) was here; Mrs. Tucker wants her (EW) to visit so they can \"turn out\" and \"set the town to rights\"; she [MT] married her daughter to Mr. Joseph Cabell \"one of the most sensible, best informed men of the age\"; Mr. Cary's Sen[io]r and Jun[io]r (Rebecca and Jane) wish to be retained in her memory and to assure her they would be happy to see her there; Niece Andrews would like to stay at her house; asks her to come; Mrs. Skipwith is at her daughter Corbin's; the Hamiltons, whom she left in March last, wish to be remembered to her; they were pleased by her (EW) remembrances; asks her to kiss the little ones for her; finds Papa thinks her namesake the prettiest because she has black eyes; tells her to tell Papa [KH] that she excuses his being partial to [Frances] Anne Banister; has tacked an \"e\" to her name because it was prettiest, asks them to follow the example; tell Mr. Little that she is pleased that he submits to the government of his \"fat little wife.\" 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Upon returning from Alexandria last Sunday found his letter of the proceeding evening; sorry that his absence prevented him from seeing him; \"As Saturday is always a Holiday with us at the Commencement of Congress\" he frequently visits his friends on that day in Alexadnria; affords him the pleasure to render him services there or elsewhere; asks him to let him know what the business he alluded to in his letter was and he would do it immediately; can do nothing more than speculate on the subject of Peace or war as no official communications have been received from England since the meeting of Congress; prevailing opinion there is that there will be no war; he has his fears; thinks they are apt to believe what they wish; asks to be presented respectfully to Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. Little. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures him he felt pride and pleasure with the way he acted with Myers; his conduct evinced sentiments of \"honout\" and humanity; his [Myers] behavior almost indicates \"the moon must have some agency with his intellects\"; discusses an incident in which Myers pulled out his \"bane\" and commanded him [Sommervell] \"to swallow it\"; shame added to the folly by the fact that no witnesses were present; discusses his involvement with a woman who is not named; Mr. Coleman has lately been in that city and has seen a report of the affair in his favor; other news. 4pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of August 26 with the four profiles and letter from John for which she is obliged; after returning from Mr. Tabbs at Goshen was attacked with the ague and fever right after two spells of another nature from which she was barely recovered; her \"poor old shatter[e]d carcase\" was so weakened she could not write; has gotten well by removing with Theodorick's [Banister] family to \"a healthy little spot a few miles from Petersburg\"; her \"sweet Grand Daughter\" recover[e]d her lost flesh there [near Peterburg]; Monro [Banister] and his wife and child have left Williamsburg in search of health; the child [MB's son] was a fine large child but has become emaciated probably because the place Williamsburg is unhealthy although he is also teething; certain that Mr. Little will agree that the place is not healthy; sorry that Mr. Little was so sick, but it might have been a \"seasoning\" and hopes he will come there again although he has determined not to; if he (RL) never visits her again she and her family send their good wishes to him wherever he is; concerned that she (EW) has suffered badly with rheumatism this summer; wishes she had the power to relieve her; hers (EW) and Mary's [Little] profiles are not so striking as the two little girls whom she thinks look like thier mother when a child; thankful for the affectionate dispositions of her two little nieces [she is really their great great Aunt]; thanks her for teaching them to know her; sends love and kisses to the girls; George and Lady [Frances Harrison (Horner) Whiting] seem to understand well the text \"increase and multiply\"; saw in Norfolk last year a lady who spoke highly of her (EW) daughter-in-law [FW]; hopes Francis Beverly [Whiting] will be as successful in his pursuits; sends love to her sons; asks her to send her affection to Mary [Little], a \"paragon of industry\" and her Hubby [RH]; the Doctor and his Lady asked her to remember to say they planned on visiting next summer; she plans to visit if her \"infirmities will permit\"; shall exert herself to join them [Doctor, Lady]; fears she flatters herself; Polly Tabb sends her love and Mary, who has one little girl, sets out on Saturday to visit her mother, where she expects to increase her family; her [Mary] husband is expected to return from Ballston Springs where bad health carri[e]d him; [...?]; if their friends in the \"Old City\" knew she was writing would ask to be remembered; plans, if they are all well next month, to accompany her two sons, their wives and grandchildren to the place of her nativity Williamsburg; her friends are all anxious to be acqainted with her daughters [in-law]; from there [AB's family] will return home and she will go to see the Hamiltons in Norfolk probably for the last time as they plan to go to England next spring; Niece A[ndrews] write Charlotte Balfour is sadly affected with gout, with one hand disabled and sometimes she even gets it in the head and stomach; she [CB] looks terrible; this is a specimen of Monro's [Banister] paper; he keeps a good heart and thinks in the winter it will be in more demand. 4pp. ALS. [letter mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have made an early reply to her last letter but was sick; asks for forgiveness for procrastinating in writing; is in this neighborhood because Theodorick's [Banister] wife, [Signora Tabb] was going to \"increase her family\" and did have a daughter; she [ST] \"looks badly\" which is not surpriding since a few days before her delivery she caught the measles; the infant was full of it and she is glad they both recovered as well as they have; as has her other granddaughter, Marth Peyton [Banister], named after Mr. Giles' first lady; fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Graham and Lady, who is very agreeable and ladylike person with most pleasing manners; regrets the measles prevented them [AB and the Grahams] from being together more; finds Mr. Little has found out \"the way for a son without getting advice about it\"; delighted with accounts of his \"beauteous daughters\"; asks her to kiss them for their old Aunt Ban, as the young fry call her; hopes to hear Mary [Little] is happily rid of her present burden and her spirits lifted from the depression caused by the death of her friend and neighbor; heard George [Whiting] has another child; trust Francis [Whiting] will soon have a child; last May Monro [Banister] presented her with another grandson; his (MB) wife and infant are well but he and his eldest son, William Constable, named after his friend and patron, are not well; he (MB) is sick from imprudently going in the River after heating himself and his son [WB] is teething; Theodorick and his wife send greetings; had to \"repair to the toilette for dining at Mr. Giles'\"; Mrs. Tabb expects Mr. Giles to dine with them [the Grahams] who will deliver this letter tomorrow; would like to tell her about relations in Williamsburg and over the Atlantic but woke this morning with \"a light dancing\" before her eyes and a headache; Theo[doric]k advises the disuse of the quill; promises to write shortly; sends love and best wishes; does not want to be taken to task again for not naming her grandchildren; will call her new grandchild Eliza and Sister T[abb] with herself will add to the gratification; Monro's son is named after him. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if she will remember him since he has not written in so many years; has been chided by his conscience for his silence; having gotten more settled and systematic she will be hearing from him more regularly; will give him pleasure to hear how she is doing, after flirting with young girls and being jilted by a widow he decided to act with a little more generalship; offered his hand to an excellent widow, with a son just twelve months older than his own son; after a short hesitation she accepted; was married last Dec[embe]r; the two little boys get along very well; would like to see her at Elmswood; promises his wife will do everything possible to make her visit agreeable; planned on going to Albemarle during the boys' vacation \"but a little invisible urchin will prevent it\"; he will have to make a quick trip to Albemarle on business; his son is in good health, grows rapidly and is making tolerable progress in his education; Mrs. Andrews is very well and is getting her carriage repaired for a trip to Richmond; does not know whether she [Mrs. Andrews] or Charlotte Balfour intends to turn out; informs her \"that everything wil be quite smart\"; D[octo]r Bracken and his daughter left the \"Old City\" Williamsburg for Frederick by way of the \"Federal City\" [Washington]; thinks Mr. B[racken] has a lady in his eye as he is visiting Frederick two summers successively; his [Mr. Bracken] daughter Sally is married and Julia bespoke and it's not good for a man to be alone; her Uncle [Wilson] Cary and Aunt Cary left town last week for Cary's brook; he [WC] fell while walking in his garden and broke his leg, but recovered enough to set out on his journey; the \"excellent Tuckers\" leave tomorrow; their Cousin Peachy and her boys are well; her [Polly Peachy] daughter Betsey is visiting her sister; sends best wishes to her and her family. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Thomas Tabb, Theo[doric]k's wife's brother sets out tomorrow to visit his Aunt Whiting and other relatives in her (EW) neighborhood and will stop by if he can; sends best wishes for Mary's [Little] safe delivery; she and her daughter Signora [(Tabb)] B[anister] send love; [Theodorick] has gone to Petersburg or would join them in sending love; her other son and daughter [Monro Banister and Mary Banister] are at Sulphur Springs where Monro and his eldest son are in pursuit of health; heard they [MB and son] are better but not yet well; Mary Banister and younger child are well as are the Hamiltons [in Norfolk] where she plans on going for the winter; plans to stop in Williamsburg on the way to the Hamiltons to see her friends; thinks they [friends] will be returned from their summer excursions; Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour are in Richmond with Nancy Randolph who has increased her family by her first son; Mr. [Wilson] Cary has not yet gone up the country \"as usual\" [sic] this year as he has been taken up with a vertigo while walking with two or three ladies in the garden; he [WC] fell with his leg under him and broke his leg; he [WC] bore it with patience and fortitude which contributed to the cure; last she heard of he was almost well; Mrs. [Polly] Peachy, since the death of the old gentleman, has taken in a few boarders which enables her to keep a \"good\" house; he [Mr. Peachy, P.P. father-in-law] has left her everything he possessed for life; Mrs. Jenny Cary is at her mother's in Albemarle who is in a precarious state of health; her [JC's mother] daughter Mrs. Newsom is living in King and Queen [County, Virginia], has two sons and a daughter; Miles Cary is to be married this fall to Miss Curl; Wilson and his family are fixed in Fluvanna; Polly Tabb and hers are all well; she is pregnant again; they expect them [the Tabbs] to be there in a few days; she [PT] had a son by her former marriage who is nearly Thomas' [Henderson] age and the two are greatly attached to each other; Thomas has written to her to tell her how happy he is in a good Mama; has not ehard from Titchfield, England; Signora asked her to assure her (EW) that she plans to visit her and that nothing save sickness or death will stop her; asks her to tell Mary [Little] has spread her fame for industry from the sample of linen for her \"Hubbby\" (RL); sends her love to the family; he (RL) must have cut a funny figure in his breeches; asks her to inform her friends, especially Doctor Graham and Lady, that she is in the neighborhood so they won't neglect her; visited Mr. Giles yesterday where all were well. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Francis [Whiting] told her she could not send a letter to her by him because her old acquaintances and Monro's wife [Mary Banister] provided her with too much company to get the time to write; told him [FW]to give her love to them and tell them she would be writing by Post; arrived there on Saturday the 6th [July] with her grandson Monro [Banister] who was sick; he [MB, Jr.] is better but the \"intense warm weather keeps him very funney\"; tells her to take her time writing letters to her friends and family; Francis [Whiting] relates the particulars of his visit; but for his [FW] kindness she could not have left Norfolk when she did; had incurred for neccessaries a small account as she had expected her sons to come down, which she could not turn her back on unpaid; he [FW] pressed her to quit Norfolk as the sickly season was coming on and offered her the use of his purse; introduced him to the Barrauds and the Kings who were pleased with her (EW) remembrance of them and sent their regards; considers herself a friend of Mrs. H. as she holds her (EW) in great estimation; planned on calling on her (EW) cousin Tunstall when she was in Norfolk last Dec[embe]r as she had promised her [Cousin Tunstall] niece, Catherine Hill, who is boarding with Niece [Polly] Peachy, but much company, rheumatism, and a bad cough made her procrastinate and prevented her from seeing her and introducing her (EW) son [FW] to her; Catherine Hill is very much like her mother who is dead; she [CH] is supported by her brother whose industry keeps them both comfortable; says nothing of relatives and friends because some wrote her by Francis [Whiting] and Mrs. Cocke, the Tuckers, and Mrs. Skipwith send their remembrances; the \"ancient city\" Williamsburg looks melancholy with so many houses shut up; many inhabitants have left for their summer residences; Francis [Whiting] can tell her (EW) about the Hendersons, her [AB] sons and daughters, and \"their young fry\"; wishes to accompany the Doctor and family as far as her (EW) house; thinks she will see the Doctor and family in a week to ask if she can accompany them; Monro [Banister] \"and his Rib\" [Mary Banister] send love to her and her family; if she could see all the confusion she was surrounded with -- females chattering, children squalling and nurses making noises to quiet them -- she would realize she must conclude; apologizes for not providing her with any root or flower seed; was told the fall is the best time for both; is promised some from several people if an opportunity offers for conveying them, Mrs. Bolling said nothing would have prevented her sending them but they were not in season; thanks her for the moss-tippet she sent her which she shall prize for her sake as well as the fact she thinks it very pretty. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes the opportunity to write to both of her niees in one letter as Mrs. Tabb is making a mournful trip to Goshen tomorrow; asls to be excused for writing to them both in one letter but Monro [Banister] is on a short visit there and she cannot absent herself long; the bearer \"is intelligent\" so she makes no statement of the family there; takes pleasure in telling her little Monro [Banister] is recovered and Polly [Mary] and Siegnora [Banister] are \"in the family way\"; was told by Monro [Banister] who was just in Goshen that all there were as well as could be expected tho[ugh] Polly Tabb looked badly and there is cause to fear she is likely to add to her distressed family; her [PT] mother wrote that she [PT] wishes a home for herself but it will be impossible to do so without \"a protector\"; she [PT] fears her house cuold not be agreeable as she is necessitated to take boarders; she [PT] is determined to wait the arrival of Mrs. Tabb and abide by her advice; Mrs. Peachy will be home in October; Monro [Banister] was also at Colonel [Wilson] Cary's in Fluvanna on his way home; they [the Carys] were all well but [Colonel Wilson Cary] is in low spirits as the prospect for a crop is very unfavorable and he is in a great deal of debt; she [AB] sympathizes with him [WC]; hopes the family is in perfect health; remarks to Charlotte Balfour that she has always considered her one of her nieces; a letter from Mrs. Hamilton mentioned she had just seen Doctor Balfour and that he and his family were well; sorry to say Mrs. Boush was not well; imagines that Mrs. Letty has complicated her plan and got off to some other state as she has eluded every search; expected to find her in Norfolk; her sons and daughter Siegnora send love; Siegnora [Banister] is determined to visit her (EW) next summer if God spares her, blesses them; Mrs. Tabb has arrived and sends her love to Mrs. Andrews and Charlotte Balfour and would love to see them on their way home; Mr. Whiting has had direction given him and can persuade them the distance from Fredericksburg will be the same as to Richmond. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned to hear they have all suffered from sickness; thinks the accident Doctor Little met with must have been distressing in his weakened state; thanks God her (RL) and Mary are returned to good health and cheerfulness; tell Eliza the old mitts she sent her to Leesburg, Virginia were hardly worth thanks; supposes they were worn out long ago; will write Eliza when her eyes get better and the weather is milder; presently \"can hardly get ink thaw[e]d enough to write\" and is almost and \"ice sickle\" herself; did not get coal [un]til lately and it will not burn so they depend on wood; can only get a scanty supply [of wood] as one of her horses has been lame since her journey to Polly Tabb's of which she gave the Doctor a full detail; situation has almost reconciled her to not having her (EW) down with them that winter, but next [year]; Charlotte Balfour was taken ill after they got down, and continued \"in the most distressed state [un]til lately\"; Doctor Galt considered her state \"bilious\" as Doctor Little had and gave her an emetic; she [CB] has been better ever since; they often talk of the happy time they passed at \"Enfield\"; she, Charlotte Balfour and neighbor Cocke send their love; she [CB] is much distressed by \"the death of her amiable [daughter?] Mrs. Innes which will be lamented by all who knew her\"; was surprised at the account she gave her of Miss Tabb's conduct to cousin Frank but \"if she was capapble of being so fickle it was a fortunate escape for him\"; hopes he [Frank] will consider it a fortunate escape; tell Frank she is upset he didn't visit them as he promised; sees no justice in him in his resenting them because \"a young lady treated him ill\"; hopes he [Frank] will keep his word; hopes Beverly Blair carried up the pins she (EW) went for as he is now in the Company Line; Miss Egglestone undertacks [sic] to dispose of the trimming and for that went up without a lett[e]r from her and the artichoke and lce plant seed; did not get a letter his [BB] father wrote to her informing her of his going until he had already left; had sent the little wheel she had promised counsin Mary [Little] she would have repaired as someone had stolen the brass fly and another piece from it; disappointed that the workman who promised to make another has not done it yet so Mary [Little] cannot use it at the fireside or w[h]en walking about; hopes it will be done by the time the [Dr. Robert and Mary Little] come down in the Spring; tells her (EW) to tell them [the Littles] she will be happy to see them and hopes she (EW) accompanies them; has not heard of B. Blair or his \"sweet wife's\" return; hopes to have good accounts of them [EW, RL, ML] from them; tells her to tell the Doctor she hopes he plans on writing her; thinks it fortunate that John and B. Blair were not in Richm[on]d the night the theatre burned down as they might have been there; her son-in-law Randolph and her daught[e]r Elia were miraculously saved; heard acquaintance Mr. Noel had a narrow escape; their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Greenhowe and her niece, Mrs. Gerrardine and her son with many of her other acquaintances \"fel lvictim to the devouring flames\"; this has been an eventful period as \"there have been three shackes [sic] of an Earthquake\"; thanks God there has been no damage other than making several people \"very sick at stomach during that time\"; thinks it may have been more calamitous at other places; Cousing [Polly (Cary)] Peachy and Mr. Henderson beg to be remembered to her and cousin Mary [Little]; just heard of the death of Mrs. Fairfax in England; she has by her will [bear?] her to her bro[the]r, her grandson W[ilson] Cary and her niece Peachy; her (EW) neighbor Mrs. Clanahan will regret her good old friend; asks that she and Charlotte Balfour be remembered to her and all her neighbors; asks God to bless her (EW) family; asks her to kiss the children for her. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e...[at]tempt to burn Norfolk; her fears were groundless; her good friend Mrs. Andrews wrote to [?] and offered him a part of her house to remove his [?]; he says they are going to continue where they are and depend on providence for their protection; their [?] has taken several prizes on board of whic[h] [?] and esteem[e]d friend Doct[o]r Miller his [?] are staying with them and she received a letter from him in [?] then at sea and had just taken a valuable [?] with the expectation tha[t] [?] return to her in better health; hopes God grants it; their mutual [?] is as usual sometimes sick and sometimes well; at present she's well except for weak eyes which she asks her to say keeps her from writing; she thanks her for the last letter and regrets she has not rec[eive]d the one mentioned in her laster letter; Judge Nelson died last night after a long and tedious illness; he would not let his daughters be informed of his illness so they will be shocked when the messenger is dispatched to call them to the funeral; the rest of her friends are well and unite in regards to her and her family; never saw her Uncle [Wilson] Cary look better than he does at present; Griffin Peachy was doing well; her darling child [Thomas Henderson] is also doing well. 2pp. ALS. [first page missing, mutilated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her letter to Charlotte Balfour reached them as they were leaving; hastens to relieve her \"anxiety\"; suffered in the general panic of Williamsburg when the British landed within four or five miles of them as there was only 50 militia in the place; the students [of the College of William and Mary] all went out and any boy that c[oul]d held a musquet [sic]; feared less for her own safety than for \"the precious live that might be lost\"; dear Thomas H[enderson] was not inactive tho[ugh] only fifteen, he was sent with a cart for bacon for the troops that were expected; dreaded his being taken with his cargo by the enemy; he arrived safe but had to walk eight miles back and since his shoes did not fit him he took them off; he met so many people flying he feared the Town Williamsburg was taken but continued on determined to share the fate of his friends; that even[in]g a large reinforcement of troops arrrived who had marched 36 miles in hot, dry weather; they [the reinforcements] expected to have the enemy to dislodge but thanks God the enemy left with no bloodshed except if the animals [?]; generally now believed they [the enemy] meant only to forage; if the reinforcements had been sent sooner they may have arrived more comfortably and been able to save Hampton, Virginia where the troops fought nobly but were sacrificed by not having reinforcements in time; their friend Major Corbin is still suffering with wounds he rec[eive]d; he [Major Corbin] led their troops and 40 men were seen to level their muskets at him; they [the enemy] shot his horse in the head and him in the thigh and arm; his [Major Corbin] wife knew when the attack began and heard enemy cannon and knew her husband was exposed; she [Mrs. Corbin] had a son in the Chesapeake whom she concluded was killed and another son with Commander Dieuter who wrote he was expecting to engage two British battleships; her [Mrs. Corbin] sons are spared and her husband recovering; asks \"how many hearts are wrung by the missings occasien'd [sic] by this war\"; wishes they [MA and CB] could accept her invitation to visit but as John and her horses are infirm she cannot attempt such a journey; she could not have come that far except Mr. Randolph aided her with a serv[an]t and horses; the Randolphs went on to Powhatan Virginia; the Randolphs are to send down their carriage and horses for Daugh[te]r Eliza [Randolph], her son John, Charlotte and herself to go up next week; she shall stay with them some weeks and then come back to her friends here [Richmond, Virginia] \"[un]til the sickly season is over below\"; only God knows whether she has a habitation to return to; left her property and friends there Williamsburg with great reluctance; Cousin Peachy for her health's sake ought to have gone up the country but was afraid to leave her property; her [counsin Polly Peachy] daugh[te]r Betsey went up with Polly Tabb; her [MA] daugh[te]r Randolph begged her [MA] to assure her and Mary Little of her kind regards; Mrs. Cringan who is in very bad health asks to be remembered to her and her daughter [ML]; hears Dr. Blair, his wife andsons are rejuvinated by her \"upper air - from the mts. [?] they bring you\"; she (EW) must have Cousin F with her and also Dr. Banister and his family; asks her to remember her and Charlotte to them all; assure Doctor Little and Mary [Little] of their esteem for them and their family; wishes she could see them all again; happy that Captain \"Mc\" and his Lady are well; asks her to tell Mrs. \"Mc\" they were delighted with her nephews \"they are both fine fellows\"; hopes the youngest [nephew] who remained [in Williamsburg] during their troubles has gotten safely to friends and \"feels no bad effects from the Exposures he had\"; asks to be remebered to her neighbors and acquaintances and Miss Elizabeth and Mary and Nancy Banny and all the little ones for her; Charlotte intends writing when they get to Mr. Randolph's. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promised to inform him when he received his orders what ship he was on; the secretary has atached [sic] him to the old Constellation, Captain Campbells; does not expect to sail in less than six weeks but shall be much obliged to him to send his bed cloaths [sic] down to the city [Washington] as soon as possible as he wishes to get on board and choose his birth [sic]; currently stationed in Alexandria on the Leamer where he repaired that morning; as he may conclude he is \"very much engaged\"; asks him to give his love to all family and \"enquiring\" friends. 1p. ALS. Including Nwscl, \"An Old Battle Ship\", [hand dated March 1891] and the \"Constellation\" and \"Insurgente\". 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Although her pen has been siilent he has not been forgotten by his sister; frequently realizes the adage \"delays are dangerous\"; they are inadequate to the tasks assigned by God; if only they could think he \"ordereth all things right, and for our own good\"; he has advantages that others are deprived of; he has a church to go to and should take the opportunity while it is in his power; when she reflects on how often she has been afflicted \"by the awful hand of God\" in the alst two years, she knows it is by his grace alone she is spared for repentence; hopes he is paying great attention to his studies and embracing every opportunity spiritually as well as temporally; supposes he wants to hear something concerning home; thanks God they are all well; Robert is much better in health although little in relation to his hip; all medical aid has proven ineffective so they must trust in God alone; Aunt Mary [Whiting] is very sick, the rest of Uncle F[rancis Whiting] family is well; Uncle G[eorge Whiting] has gone from Lime Hills with his family; they were favored with a visit from Uncle Carlyle [Fairfax Whiting] last week; asks him to give her love to Aunt [Anne] B[anister] when he next sees her and also to Cousin Nat; everyone sends love to him; hopes when their pilgrimage there terminates, they shall be united to all dear to them who have gone before them when their gracious maker calls. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes Mr. Francis B[everly] Whiting much happiness; hopes she and Mrs. [Mary (Whiting)] Little find a daughter and sister worthy of them; is now fixed at the new school and has been fatigued and worried about moving; is tired of moving from one place to another so that nothing short of returning to Virginia could tempt her to start again; Fenton is once more at school; Mary will end her schooling at the end of the year; her daughter Francis is to be a first rate scholar and Lucy kept until she is grown up if they can do so; they are in fair health except for herself; has rheumatism in her head which is so bad sometimes she cannot speak; unlike her (EW) she is in a noisy crowd taking care of a large family and does not have time to rest although she sometimes does so whether it is convenient or not; trying to get her children educated thinking it is the best portion a parent can give; high learning was not in fashion for females as it is now; does not see as a result of increased education \"more amiable manners more polite attentions better wives or mothers better mistresses or neighbors\"; concludes it must be all inward work which never comes out; thinks Mama and Aunt Banister \"as elegant as any of the new times\"; have ahd a most uncommon winter; the plum trees at the beginning of the year were white in bloom but in 20 hours everything that has liquid in it froze and broke; lost 23 jugs of molasses in the meat house; thinks it is horrid climate; they never see a \"healthy sound looking young person\" or an old one; yellow-green complexions are all the fashion; Athens was an exception, she speaks of this place where they are the most dressy extravagant people she ever saw and the worst looking; [?] is as common as homespun in Loudoun [County, Virginia]; was told that 14 miles from there the cold plague has made its appearance; asks Doctor Little to write and let her know what the treatment and symptoms are as she has no idea; asks her to get her brother George to write what Doctor Lacy says in the multiplicity of Council; discusses the selfish world and rise of individualism and how she must stay alive to care for her female children in particular; they have madara bread and plenty to spare as cotton as brought in a lot of money this year; everything is three and four times more than it is in Virginia so that a great deal of money does not go as far as it would there; Mr. Bretton has seen Louisisa and she is sold to a man 14 miles from there; her breeding and manners far above his but she may live inplenty and be well used; he thinks a great deal of her and refused a high price for her; she has not seen her [Louisisa] yet but she sent word she would come to see her; a man sold by Jonathan Carter, formerly owned by Garretson Nelson, came out with Louisisa; he came to see them at Christmas and many an egg and chicken he has bought from him in the old hollow and on the mountain; he told something about all the old neighbors which he believes are tales; ever forgets anyone black or white or thinks anyone does unless they choose to; skes her to let her mother know she heard from her; Mary will write to sister Nancy. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is now in Charlestown; witnessed the last of \"poor Clayhill\"; his funeral was preached by Mr. Bryan; William is well; sets out in the morning for Washington; she will find in her cabinet a letter to Calhoun and one from Dr. Triplett to Colonel Beaufort; asks her to forward them on to Washington by the first mail; is not well owing to the late ride last night; will write from Washington and hopes to hear from her by every mail; hopes Francis B[everly] W[hiting] and Mr. Burwell have procured a letter from Gene[ra]l Tucker it will aid him very much; sends love to all; plans to return to Williams tonight. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safe but fatigued last evening; his foot is still continuing to be very painful he believes owing to some cold he has contacted; in his late excurtian [sic] he is as well as one could expect for one of his age; he is \"gratfull\" for all things as he is sure she will conclude; found William better and all hands well; M[ar]y Castleman presented her husband with a \"fair boy\" the night before he (RL) got home and all is well; saw her today and she is anxious to see her, no doubt to show her son; asks her to come home on Wednesday; says she cannot tell how much he wants to see her; hopes their \"dear Mary is better\"; if her bowels require active medicine, he would with the consent of Dr. W. advise the common magnesia and sulphur; the more active bowels are the more the head is affected; prefers small and repeated bleedings; very little medicine is required if leaches could be procured and applied to the temples; is assured it would give great relief; asks to be pressented affectionately to her; he hopes she is attending to her grandson, poultry, etc.; letter will accompany Mrs. Hs. [incomplete]. 2pp. AL. [signature clipped, final pages missing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her nore concerning wool and sends her a part of what he has on hand having sold all but a few fleeces; kept but a few having much coarse cloth as will serve his people this winter; gald to find that wool is in increasing demand; hopes farmers will be induced to keep a good stock; was hoping to see her at Millwood this spring, but was compelled to go to Berkeley in the stage and the only way to get to her house was thro[ugh] Winchester; the Opickon [Opequon Creek] was too high for several days to cross without risk; crossed at Harper's Ferry on his was down and ran a considerable risk, the river being so high and \"the boat so crazy as to require more than an hour's repair\" before they could venture in her; happy to hear that they are all well; sorry he cannot say the same of his family; Mrs. Little, Henry and Carlyle have been sick and the two first are still very unwell; Sally was nearly killed a few weeks ago by falling thro[ugh] the trap door of the store room which a careless servant had opened behind her without her knowing it; she [Sally] stepped back and fell to the bottom, and how she escaped without being killed no one knows; her head was much cut and she was bruised all over; she is now nearly well of her bruises; asks how Frank's [Francis Whiting] family is; asks when she last heard from George [Whiting]; fears the removal of the Chancery Court will injure him; asks what she thinks of the great folks at Washington; asks \"have not some immortalized themselves [?]\"; asks when Frank goes to the Springs; Aunt Betsey and Mr. Rice are living at Bullskin; hears Mr. Rice has a church at Battletown; supposes she often hears him preach and as he is a Yankee much pleased with him; \"what a pity more Southerns do not study divinity, and marry out Girls instead of those blessed Yankees\"; knows she is partial to them having seen her in the company of one Nash; heard one of his nieces was addressed by one [Yankee]; asks if it's so; hopes if she marries him he is better than they commonly are; wishes to know how Frank's and Robert's crops are; hopes they are not like his, which are as usual very bad; should be sorry if he heard her neighborhood was sickly but hopes Robert [Little] gets a good deal of practice or if not is laboring under hypochondria; tell George when she writes him that he wrote him some time since and cannot account for his receiving no answer; wishes her and all her friends happiness. 4pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent him all the information he possessed in answer to his letter of alst November in ragard to the book he [FH] wanted to publish; as he is interested in the subject, would like to know if he received his letter and when he could expect his copy; Judge Windham Robertson published, not long before his death, a book giving the history of his ancestors on his mother's side who was a Bolling and a descendant of Robert Bolling who married Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas; has the book; hopes to hear from him soon. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They traveled on after leaving her pretty leisurely, the heavy roads not facilitating progress owing to the stage's being very wet and uncomfortable; \"dear little Frederick\" [Horner] had a chill before he got here and was quite ill and extremely cold for a long time; discovered it and began to rub him with hot spirit; wrapped him in hot flannels and his fever came on and was very high; he has had a return each day, a fever last night that went off with perspiration; that morning he had a fever when she saw him first and will not get up; they have given him no medicine which she thinks should be done immediately; Dr. Horner will be at home that evening; supposes he [Dr. Horner] will administer something; Mary [(Little) Horner] took the journey very well and has been incessantly active about her house since she came; she has been very badly also and now pretty tired; the house is fixed and quiet; Mary seems pleased and happy; \"Mr. H[orner] lookes very badly but has missed his chills Bob well\"; Christian Scott is here and send much love with a kiss to Pa; asks if she will send her measuring stockings out of her work \"draw,\" R. Island cotton; Mary wishes her [ML] to take her little Mary's tin cup the largest size and put away - for Robert H. who asked to have it, she [MH] not with many things to remind her of the \"sweet baby\"; if she sees any of her things lying about in the house asks her to put them away; anxious to hear from home, as she left the girls and so many fr[ien]ds sick; asks her to tell Pa his words \"that she stays so little at home\" still sound in her ears; asks what she can do when she must be concerned with the convenience of others; asks her to give her love to all; asks her to tell her sister E[lizabeth] one can send her some of her household conveniences now that she has no further use for them, at present; asks her to give her love to Lucy E.W. and tell her she regrets not seeing her the morning she left; asks where she could have retired to ?; too tired to write any more; sends love to all and asks them to write \"fully\"; heard from Fredericksburg that all are well except for John Blair who has been ill for four weeks; they are worried about him; they think liver complaint; they were then all well at Morven. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Should have written him earlier but expecting his \"face to get well every day\" did not wish to write until he could advice him of the circumstance; can wait no longer; \"tis so nearly well and yet not well\"; has determined to say nothing about it; trusts that in a few days he will be in good health again; they arrived there from Orange Court House in seven days; they got there safely after a dangerous trip; travel[le]d every day from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. with nine passengers inside and six to eight outside; it was generally rainging; could tell him the story of a Frenchman but will put it off except for his wife's sister from Louisiana \"whose health is yet delicate\"; was reported that morning that cholera made its appearance at Louisville, 30 miles west of them; does not believe it but it might be true; Mr. Talbot, formerly of V[irgini]a, called to say, he rec[eive]d a letter yesterday from Winchester, Virginia saying the cholera is raging in Cha[rle]s Town, Harper's Ferry and Sheperdston; in the former place eight have been attacked and five died, the other three were not expected to live; alarmed by the news asks him to write immediately and let him know if it's true or not; will be miserable until he hears from him on the subject; would say more but wants to get letter out in today's mail; his wife would send love but is in the country and doesn't know he write; she will write in a day or two; asks him not to fail writing immediately; his best love to sister Mary [Little] and all the family, the Croses, Tooley, Campbell, Dr. I., Mr. Vanwyck, etc. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £40.12.9 sterling to Messieurs James Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., Merchant, London, England signed by Robert Carter, Virginia on verso, note to pay contents to Mr. Robert Allason or order value in accounts signed by William Allason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Good shipped on board the [?] Nancy to William Allason, Merchant, Falmouth, Virginia, by John Robinson Mater for Rappahannock River in Virginia on the proper account and \"Rique\" of Mr. William Allason, Merchant. Including ALS from William Horner, Liverpool, England to \"Sir\" (William Allason, Falmouth, Virginia), October 25, 1773, concerning the means of shipping his goods, the Cambridge having been put ashore going out; feared the other part of his order would be too late going out but as strong westerly winds kept all ships from sailing for two months it did not. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his letter by the York which said he [WA] had shipt [sic] four Hund[red]s of tobacco by her to his address and asking to send him gods by his own ship; this would have been punctually compiled had his tobacco come in his ship but as it didn't this letter was put aside; though a Bill of Lo[a]ding for three Hund[red]s of tobacco shipt [sic] by him in the Cambridge there was no letter from him so he did not know what to do; today he found the above-mentioned letter he had put aside; sorry to see the letter so late as his ship was clear[e]d out three days before and the goods could not be got out of the country under a fortnight or three weeks and are not to be had in town or he would have sent them; does not know of any ship bound for Virginia orwould send them; had he written by the Cambridge this would not have happened; apologizes again for forgetting the letter by the York; his three hund[red]s of tobacco are \"of a middling kind\" and will do everything in his power to make the most of them, but the price is \"considerably reduced\" and there is very little demand for it at present; the Glasgow Merch[an]ts have sold to the French 1d 3/4 and they expect it to be the same price there [London], tho[ugh] they haven't bought any lately; as soon as tobacco is sold will render him the sales of them; should be glad of his assistance loading back the Cambridge; assures him of his best endeavor for his interest. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Little is infirm and would like to resign the position in favor of his son, signed by John E. Page, George William Blakeman, James H. Clark \u0026amp; Co., Millwood, Clarke County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Eliza (Braxton) Whiting's record of the marriage of Eliza Braxton and Henry Whiting, the births and baptisms of Mary Blair Whiting, George Braxton Whiting, and Francis Beverly Whiting, the death of Henry Whiting, a prayer written on Henry Whiting's death, the death of Mary (Blair) Braxton Burwell Prescott, the text from the sermon delivered at her (MP) funeral, the marriage of Mary Blair Whiting and Robert Howe Little, and the birth of Elizabeth Howe Little.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Hymn\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8753"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"James Barron Hope Papers (I)","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_580#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_580#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003ePapers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_580#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_580.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Hope, James Barron (I)","title_ssm":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"title_tesim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1965","1847-1887"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1847-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1965"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580"],"text":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580","James Barron Hope Papers (I)","Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc","Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","933 items","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.","Organization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers. ","Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection.","James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).","James Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.","He married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.","James Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00061.frame","There are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.","The James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77","The Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29","The James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27","Papers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.","Papers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.","Box 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.","Apparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"","Cover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"","Scope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].","Congratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)","Letter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"","Letter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.","Sorrow for \"the Absent One.\"","Detailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.","Description of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)","Description of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.","Letter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.","Letter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.","Letter concerns his impending departure for home.","Scope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.","James [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.","James [Barron Hope]is away in York.","\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"","Letter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.","Enclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.","Letter concerns his activities after his arrival there.","Hope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.","Endorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"","Letter concerns paintings.","Letter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.","Letter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.","Letter concerns his departure for Richmond.","Letter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.","Letter concerns her sisters in Washington.","Letter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.","Letter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.","Letter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.","Letter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.","Letter concerns family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.","Acknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.","Letter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.","Three months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.","Letter discusses family affairs.","Letter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.","Letter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.","Condolences on a death in the family.","Request signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.","Letter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.","Letter concerns her letter to his mother.","Greetings and good wishes for the New Year.","Quartered in the Poor House in Richmond.","Everyone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.","Letter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"","A large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.","Letter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.","Letter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.","On way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.","Force retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.","Letter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"","Enclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.","Letter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.","Letter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.","Application for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.","Letter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.","Mention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.","Scope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.","Letter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.","Letter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"","Scope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"","\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"","Letter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.","\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].","Scope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"","\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.","Letter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.","Upon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"","Letter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"","\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"","Letter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.","Letter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"","\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"","Appointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.","\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.","Letter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.","Appointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.","Order to report to Savannah.","Granted leave of Absence.","Recommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Letter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Introducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.","Scope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.","The Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"","Signed G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.","Letter concerns copies of Hope's poems.","News that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.","Letter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.","Letter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.","Gait died of small pox; family matters.","Permission to use Navy files.","Letter concerns purchase of Army supplies.","Letter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","Continuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"","Letter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.","\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"","Scope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].","Bond coupons turned up; family matters.","Letter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"","Letter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"","Signed by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.","Letter concerns Christian faith.","Letter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.","Letter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.","Mention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026 we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026 Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"","Permission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.","Sends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.","Signed by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.","The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.","Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026 Southern Railway through Richmond.","Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.","Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.","Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).","Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.","Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.","Letter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"","Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.","Endorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.","Appreciation and regret at his indisposition.","Appreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.","Letter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.","\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"","Appreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"","Letter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"","Compliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.","Appreciation for the criticism of his verses.","Appreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.","Letter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.","Letter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.","Compliments on his speech at Yorktown.","A discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.","\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"","Scope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.","Appointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.","Requesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.","Invitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.","Offer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.","Account of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.","Endorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.","Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Acknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"","Request that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Appreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.","Enclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.","Letter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"","Includes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.","Scope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.","Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.","Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.","Massachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.","E. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"","Letter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.","Scope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.","Letter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.","Glowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"","Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.","Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.","Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"","Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.","Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.","Appreciation for an address.","Scope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.","Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.","Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.","Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.","Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.","Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.","Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.","Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.","Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.","\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"","Expression of warm regard.","Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.","Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.","Appreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"","Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.","Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.","A \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.","\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.","Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.","Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.","Family letter with sketches.","Letter concerns family matters.","Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.","Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.","Includes 4 pages of sketches.","Family affairs and sketches.","Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"","Packing for leaving there.","Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.","Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.","Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.","Announcement of the program of the day.","Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.","Letter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.","Scope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.","A resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns shock at death of Hope.","Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Consolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.","Condolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.","Letter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.","Scope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.","Endorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Appreciation for a book of poems which was received.","Letter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.","In answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.","Letter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].","An appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.","A request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.","Appreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].","Acknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"","Request for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.","Scope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.","Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.","Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.","Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.","Letter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.","E. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.","Certificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Signed by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.","Signed as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.","Signed by H. Sheppard.","Endorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"","Some of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.","On reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.","(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).","Endorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"","Endorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"","Endorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"","Endorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"","Endorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"","Endorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"","Endorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"","One verse only, with sketches.","\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"","Included on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].","\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"","Subheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.","Endorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"","Manuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"","Notes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.","The Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"","A group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.","Poem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.","Letter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"","Includes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.","This collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.","This poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.","Includes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.","285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.","Poem from the South Atlantic.","These letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.","Agreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.","Personal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.","References to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.","Personal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"","Letter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"","Endorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"","Letter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"","Letter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.","Letters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.","Includes a copy of reply, 29 November.","Letter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.","Letter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.","Letter concerns information on the Barrons.","Notes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"","Printed Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.","Newspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.","Four letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.","Endorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.","Thanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.","Letter concerns memorial to Lee.","Letter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Letter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.","Includes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.","Includes an article on James Barron Hope.","Contains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.","Contains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.","Scope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.","Endorsement by Mrs. Polk.","Endorsement on reverse.","Note endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Criticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.","Scope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.","Scope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.","Sent with sketch of Pocahontas.","Letter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.","Letter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].","Appreciation for a package of poems that he had received.","Letter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.","Endorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.","With attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.","Note reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026 the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026 variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. W.\"","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","Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"collection_title_tesim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"collection_ssim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"geogname_ssim":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"creator_ssm":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creator_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creators_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"places_ssim":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"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: 933 items, 1945-1961."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["933 items"],"extent_ssm":["5.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["5.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection 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.\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."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers. ","Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).","James Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.","He married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.","James Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00061.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00061.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["There are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.","The James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77","The Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29","The James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow for \"the Absent One.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his impending departure for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Barron Hope]is away in York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his activities after his arrival there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns paintings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his departure for Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her sisters in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on a death in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her letter to his mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings and good wishes for the New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuartered in the Poor House in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForce retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to report to Savannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranted leave of Absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns copies of Hope's poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGait died of small pox; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to use Navy files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns purchase of Army supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond coupons turned up; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Christian faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026amp; we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026amp; Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026amp; Southern Railway through Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation and regret at his indisposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the criticism of his verses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments on his speech at Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMassachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for kind words in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of warm regard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns school activities and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns school business, editorials, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 4 pages of sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs and sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePacking for leaving there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of the program of the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs; illustrated with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns shock at death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a book of poems which was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that she could not contribute the article on her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. Sheppard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne verse only, with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem from the South Atlantic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a copy of reply, 29 November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns information on the Barrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns memorial to Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an article on James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by Mrs. Polk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with sketch of Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a package of poems that he had received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026amp; the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026amp; variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. 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Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.","Papers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.","Box 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.","Apparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"","Cover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"","Scope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].","Congratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)","Letter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"","Letter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.","Sorrow for \"the Absent One.\"","Detailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.","Description of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)","Description of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.","Letter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.","Letter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.","Letter concerns his impending departure for home.","Scope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.","James [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.","James [Barron Hope]is away in York.","\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"","Letter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.","Enclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.","Letter concerns his activities after his arrival there.","Hope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.","Endorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"","Letter concerns paintings.","Letter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.","Letter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.","Letter concerns his departure for Richmond.","Letter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.","Letter concerns her sisters in Washington.","Letter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.","Letter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.","Letter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.","Letter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.","Letter concerns family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.","Acknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.","Letter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.","Three months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.","Letter discusses family affairs.","Letter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.","Letter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.","Condolences on a death in the family.","Request signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.","Letter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.","Letter concerns her letter to his mother.","Greetings and good wishes for the New Year.","Quartered in the Poor House in Richmond.","Everyone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.","Letter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"","A large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.","Letter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.","Letter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.","On way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.","Force retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.","Letter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"","Enclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.","Letter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.","Letter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.","Application for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.","Letter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.","Mention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.","Scope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.","Letter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.","Letter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"","Scope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"","\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"","Letter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.","\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].","Scope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"","\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.","Letter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.","Upon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"","Letter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"","\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"","Letter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.","Letter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"","\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"","Appointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.","\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.","Letter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.","Appointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.","Order to report to Savannah.","Granted leave of Absence.","Recommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Letter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Introducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.","Scope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.","The Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"","Signed G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.","Letter concerns copies of Hope's poems.","News that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.","Letter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.","Letter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.","Gait died of small pox; family matters.","Permission to use Navy files.","Letter concerns purchase of Army supplies.","Letter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","Continuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"","Letter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.","\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"","Scope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].","Bond coupons turned up; family matters.","Letter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"","Letter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"","Signed by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.","Letter concerns Christian faith.","Letter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.","Letter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.","Mention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026 we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026 Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"","Permission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.","Sends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.","Signed by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.","The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.","Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026 Southern Railway through Richmond.","Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.","Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.","Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).","Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.","Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.","Letter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"","Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.","Endorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.","Appreciation and regret at his indisposition.","Appreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.","Letter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.","\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"","Appreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"","Letter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"","Compliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.","Appreciation for the criticism of his verses.","Appreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.","Letter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.","Letter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.","Compliments on his speech at Yorktown.","A discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.","\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"","Scope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.","Appointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.","Requesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.","Invitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.","Offer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.","Account of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.","Endorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.","Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Acknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"","Request that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Appreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.","Enclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.","Letter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"","Includes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.","Scope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.","Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.","Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.","Massachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.","E. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"","Letter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.","Scope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.","Letter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.","Glowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"","Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.","Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.","Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"","Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.","Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.","Appreciation for an address.","Scope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.","Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.","Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.","Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.","Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.","Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.","Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.","Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.","Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.","\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"","Expression of warm regard.","Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.","Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.","Appreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"","Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.","Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.","A \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.","\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.","Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.","Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.","Family letter with sketches.","Letter concerns family matters.","Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.","Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.","Includes 4 pages of sketches.","Family affairs and sketches.","Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"","Packing for leaving there.","Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.","Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.","Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.","Announcement of the program of the day.","Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.","Letter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.","Scope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.","A resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns shock at death of Hope.","Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Consolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.","Condolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.","Letter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.","Scope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.","Endorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Appreciation for a book of poems which was received.","Letter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.","In answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.","Letter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].","An appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.","A request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.","Appreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].","Acknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"","Request for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.","Scope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.","Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.","Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.","Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.","Letter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.","E. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.","Certificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Signed by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.","Signed as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.","Signed by H. Sheppard.","Endorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"","Some of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.","On reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.","(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).","Endorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"","Endorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"","Endorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"","Endorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"","Endorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"","Endorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"","Endorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"","One verse only, with sketches.","\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"","Included on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].","\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"","Subheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.","Endorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"","Manuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"","Notes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.","The Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"","A group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.","Poem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.","Letter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"","Includes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.","This collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.","This poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.","Includes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.","285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.","Poem from the South Atlantic.","These letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.","Agreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.","Personal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.","References to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.","Personal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"","Letter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"","Endorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"","Letter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"","Letter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.","Letters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.","Includes a copy of reply, 29 November.","Letter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.","Letter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.","Letter concerns information on the Barrons.","Notes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"","Printed Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.","Newspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.","Four letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.","Endorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.","Thanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.","Letter concerns memorial to Lee.","Letter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Letter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.","Includes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.","Includes an article on James Barron Hope.","Contains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.","Contains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.","Scope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.","Endorsement by Mrs. Polk.","Endorsement on reverse.","Note endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Criticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.","Scope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.","Scope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.","Sent with sketch of Pocahontas.","Letter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.","Letter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].","Appreciation for a package of poems that he had received.","Letter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.","Endorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.","With attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.","Note reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026 the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026 variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. W.\""],"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","Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":490,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T10:17:36.475Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_580","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_580.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Hope, James Barron (I)","title_ssm":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"title_tesim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1965","1847-1887"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1847-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1965"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580"],"text":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580","James Barron Hope Papers (I)","Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc","Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","933 items","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.","Organization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers. ","Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection.","James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).","James Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.","He married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.","James Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00061.frame","There are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.","The James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77","The Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29","The James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27","Papers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.","Papers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.","Box 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.","Apparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"","Cover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"","Scope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].","Congratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)","Letter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"","Letter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.","Sorrow for \"the Absent One.\"","Detailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.","Description of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)","Description of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.","Letter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.","Letter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.","Letter concerns his impending departure for home.","Scope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.","James [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.","James [Barron Hope]is away in York.","\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"","Letter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.","Enclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.","Letter concerns his activities after his arrival there.","Hope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.","Endorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"","Letter concerns paintings.","Letter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.","Letter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.","Letter concerns his departure for Richmond.","Letter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.","Letter concerns her sisters in Washington.","Letter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.","Letter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.","Letter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.","Letter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.","Letter concerns family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.","Acknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.","Letter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.","Three months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.","Letter discusses family affairs.","Letter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.","Letter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.","Condolences on a death in the family.","Request signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.","Letter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.","Letter concerns her letter to his mother.","Greetings and good wishes for the New Year.","Quartered in the Poor House in Richmond.","Everyone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.","Letter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"","A large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.","Letter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.","Letter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.","On way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.","Force retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.","Letter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"","Enclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.","Letter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.","Letter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.","Application for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.","Letter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.","Mention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.","Scope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.","Letter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.","Letter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"","Scope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"","\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"","Letter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.","\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].","Scope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"","\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.","Letter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.","Upon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"","Letter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"","\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"","Letter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.","Letter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"","\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"","Appointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.","\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.","Letter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.","Appointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.","Order to report to Savannah.","Granted leave of Absence.","Recommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Letter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Introducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.","Scope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.","The Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"","Signed G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.","Letter concerns copies of Hope's poems.","News that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.","Letter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.","Letter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.","Gait died of small pox; family matters.","Permission to use Navy files.","Letter concerns purchase of Army supplies.","Letter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","Continuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"","Letter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.","\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"","Scope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].","Bond coupons turned up; family matters.","Letter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"","Letter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"","Signed by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.","Letter concerns Christian faith.","Letter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.","Letter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.","Mention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026 we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026 Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"","Permission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.","Sends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.","Signed by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.","The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.","Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026 Southern Railway through Richmond.","Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.","Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.","Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).","Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.","Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.","Letter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"","Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.","Endorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.","Appreciation and regret at his indisposition.","Appreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.","Letter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.","\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"","Appreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"","Letter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"","Compliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.","Appreciation for the criticism of his verses.","Appreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.","Letter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.","Letter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.","Compliments on his speech at Yorktown.","A discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.","\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"","Scope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.","Appointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.","Requesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.","Invitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.","Offer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.","Account of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.","Endorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.","Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Acknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"","Request that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Appreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.","Enclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.","Letter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"","Includes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.","Scope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.","Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.","Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.","Massachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.","E. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"","Letter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.","Scope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.","Letter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.","Glowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"","Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.","Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.","Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"","Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.","Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.","Appreciation for an address.","Scope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.","Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.","Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.","Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.","Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.","Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.","Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.","Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.","Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.","\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"","Expression of warm regard.","Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.","Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.","Appreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"","Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.","Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.","A \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.","\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.","Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.","Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.","Family letter with sketches.","Letter concerns family matters.","Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.","Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.","Includes 4 pages of sketches.","Family affairs and sketches.","Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"","Packing for leaving there.","Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.","Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.","Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.","Announcement of the program of the day.","Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.","Letter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.","Scope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.","A resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns shock at death of Hope.","Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Consolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.","Condolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.","Letter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.","Scope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.","Endorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Appreciation for a book of poems which was received.","Letter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.","In answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.","Letter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].","An appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.","A request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.","Appreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].","Acknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"","Request for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.","Scope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.","Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.","Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.","Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.","Letter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.","E. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.","Certificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Signed by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.","Signed as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.","Signed by H. Sheppard.","Endorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"","Some of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.","On reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.","(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).","Endorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"","Endorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"","Endorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"","Endorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"","Endorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"","Endorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"","Endorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"","One verse only, with sketches.","\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"","Included on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].","\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"","Subheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.","Endorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"","Manuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"","Notes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.","The Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"","A group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.","Poem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.","Letter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"","Includes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.","This collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.","This poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.","Includes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.","285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.","Poem from the South Atlantic.","These letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.","Agreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.","Personal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.","References to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.","Personal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"","Letter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"","Endorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"","Letter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"","Letter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.","Letters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.","Includes a copy of reply, 29 November.","Letter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.","Letter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.","Letter concerns information on the Barrons.","Notes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"","Printed Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.","Newspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.","Four letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.","Endorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.","Thanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.","Letter concerns memorial to Lee.","Letter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Letter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.","Includes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.","Includes an article on James Barron Hope.","Contains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.","Contains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.","Scope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.","Endorsement by Mrs. Polk.","Endorsement on reverse.","Note endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Criticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.","Scope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.","Scope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.","Sent with sketch of Pocahontas.","Letter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.","Letter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].","Appreciation for a package of poems that he had received.","Letter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.","Endorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.","With attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.","Note reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026 the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026 variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. W.\"","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","Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 H77","/repositories/2/resources/580"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"collection_title_tesim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"collection_ssim":["James Barron Hope Papers (I)"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"geogname_ssim":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"creator_ssm":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creator_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"creators_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"places_ssim":["Yorktown (Va.)","Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc"],"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: 933 items, 1945-1961."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Dueling--Virginia","Poets, American--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["933 items"],"extent_ssm":["5.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["5.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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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."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. 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The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).","James Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.","He married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane (\"Janey\" or \"Jennie\") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann (\"Nanny\") Hope.","James Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. 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They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["There are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.","The James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; including correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77","The Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29","The James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorrow for \"the Absent One.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his impending departure for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames [Barron Hope]is away in York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his activities after his arrival there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns paintings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his departure for Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her sisters in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on a death in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her letter to his mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings and good wishes for the New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuartered in the Poor House in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForce retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to report to Savannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGranted leave of Absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns copies of Hope's poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGait died of small pox; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to use Navy files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns purchase of Army supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond coupons turned up; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Christian faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026amp; we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026amp; Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026amp; Southern Railway through Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation and regret at his indisposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the criticism of his verses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments on his speech at Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMassachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for kind words in The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for an address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of warm regard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns school activities and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letter with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns school business, editorials, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 4 pages of sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs and sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePacking for leaving there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of the program of the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily affairs; illustrated with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns shock at death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a book of poems which was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that she could not contribute the article on her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. Sheppard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne verse only, with sketches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem from the South Atlantic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a copy of reply, 29 November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns information on the Barrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns memorial to Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an article on James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement by Mrs. Polk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsement on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent with sketch of Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciation for a package of poems that he had received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026amp; the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026amp; variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. 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Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.","Papers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.","Box 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.","Apparently intended to accompany the poem \"Leoni Di Monota.\"","Cover endorsement: \"Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French.\"","Scope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: \"From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina\" [by Janey Hope Marr].","Congratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: \"Hope-Jones duel.\" (see brief biographical note.)","Letter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: \"Who taught James Barron Hope french.\"","Letter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.","Sorrow for \"the Absent One.\"","Detailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.","Description of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)","Description of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.","Letter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.","Letter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.","Letter concerns his impending departure for home.","Scope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship \"Cyane\"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship \"Cyane\"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.","James [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.","James [Barron Hope]is away in York.","\"James often employs himself in his writing.\"","Letter concerns \"the Massard Manuscripts\" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.","Enclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.","Letter concerns his activities after his arrival there.","Hope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.","Endorsement: \"Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed.\"","Letter concerns paintings.","Letter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.","Letter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.","Letter concerns his departure for Richmond.","Letter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.","Letter concerns her sisters in Washington.","Letter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.","Letter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the \"Merrimac\" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.","Letter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.","Letter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.","Letter concerns family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns her review of \"Leoni\"; his marriage on the 10th at \"Elmwood,\" despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.","Acknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.","Letter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.","Three months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.","Letter discusses family affairs.","Letter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.","Letter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.","Condolences on a death in the family.","Request signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.","Letter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.","Letter concerns her letter to his mother.","Greetings and good wishes for the New Year.","Quartered in the Poor House in Richmond.","Everyone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.","Letter concerns the battle at Bethel where \"the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry.\"","A large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.","Letter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for \"cool valor\"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.","Letter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.","On way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.","Force retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.","Letter discusses life in their retreat, including \"a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer....\"","Enclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.","Letter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.","Letter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.","Application for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.","Letter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.","Mention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.","Scope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, \"the Manassas man\"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.","Letter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.","Letter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, \"the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires.\"","Scope and Contents Letter discusses \"God-sent overthrow\" of Scott at Manassas; \"another battle has taken place in our peninsula.\"","\"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office....\"","Letter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.","\"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes....\" Endorsement: \"...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton....\" J[ane] H. M[arr].","Scope and Contents \"The news from Hatteras is very sad\"; \"the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron].\"","\"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]\"; defense of his action at Hatteras.","Letter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.","Upon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, \"one of the rising literary men of the state.\"","Letter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; \"no doubt that a great battle is impending.\"","\"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]\" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; \"the news...is in general, cheering.\"","Letter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.","Letter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because \"to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question\"; Yorktown will be abandoned but \"we grow stronger as we go from the coast.\" Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, \"tall sinewy\" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, \"a stupid little man.\"","\"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner....\"","Appointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.","\"My court still continues....\"; confidence in final victory; \"today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down....\"; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.","Letter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.","Appointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.","Order to report to Savannah.","Granted leave of Absence.","Recommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Letter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.","Introducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.","Scope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the \"Flag Officer\" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.","The Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the \"Patrick Henry.\"","Signed G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.","Letter concerns copies of Hope's poems.","News that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.","Letter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.","Letter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.","Gait died of small pox; family matters.","Permission to use Navy files.","Letter concerns purchase of Army supplies.","Letter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","Continuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.","\"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress....\"","Letter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of \"Ironsides,\" \"Monitor,\" etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.","\" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity.\"","Scope and Contents While awaiting the new \"chief\"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].","Bond coupons turned up; family matters.","Letter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is \" Very cheerfulabout Charleston.\"","Letter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; \"new chief.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, \"son they think here\"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- \"it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him.\"","Signed by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.","Letter concerns Christian faith.","Letter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the \"Merrimac\"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.","Letter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.","Mention of Sam [Barron, IV]; \"Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 \u0026 we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, \u0026 Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all.\"","Permission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.","Sends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.","Signed by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.","The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.","Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk \u0026 Southern Railway through Richmond.","Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.","Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.","Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).","Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.","Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.","Letter concerns the annoyance of \"Tom Kelly's dog.\"","Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.","Endorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.","Appreciation and regret at his indisposition.","Appreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.","Letter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.","\"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits....\"","Appreciation for \"defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him.\"","Letter discusses family matters and \"my Williamsburg speech.\"","Compliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.","Appreciation for the criticism of his verses.","Appreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.","Letter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.","Letter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.","Compliments on his speech at Yorktown.","A discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.","\"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ....\"","Scope and Contents Invitation to \"pronounce a poem\" at the celebration.","Appointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.","Requesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.","Invitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.","Offer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.","Account of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.","Endorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.","Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.","Acknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and \"report of the verses.\"","Request that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Appreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.","Enclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his \"Ode\" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.","Letter concerns his last \"Annual Message.\"","Includes one card for admission to the reading of \"Yorktown Ode\" by Capt. James Barron Hope.","Scope and Contents Request that the \"eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown\" be delivered in Washington.","Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.","Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.","Massachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.","E. States that he \"cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State.\"","Letter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.","Scope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, \"Charge at Balakiava\" to audiences in England.","Scope and Contents Notice of election of President of the \"St. Cecilia Society\"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.","Letter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.","Glowing report on new book by Janey, \"I hope you will not lay down your pen.\"","Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading \"The Rescue\" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.","Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.","Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which \"shows a careful study of the Colonial times.\"","Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope \"on being the father of a rising young novelist.\"","Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of \"The Rescue\" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.","Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of \"The Rescue,\" by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.","Appreciation for an address.","Scope and Contents He has written \"a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet \"Ship-Wreck\" by E. S. Gregory.","Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.","Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.","Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.","Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.","Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.","Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.","Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.","Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.","\"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark.\"","Expression of warm regard.","Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.","Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.","Appreciation for \"very complimentary notice of the Department.\"","Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.","Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.","A \"chatty\" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.","\"Poetry,\" family affairs, and 3 sketches.","Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.","Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.","Family letter with sketches.","Letter concerns family matters.","Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.","Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.","Includes 4 pages of sketches.","Family affairs and sketches.","Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and \"Mama.\"","Packing for leaving there.","Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.","Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two \"specimen\" verses included and description of the poem.","Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th\"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.","Announcement of the program of the day.","Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.","Letter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.","Scope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from \"Papa\" to Janey.","A resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns shock at death of Hope.","Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Consolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.","Condolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.","Letter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.","Scope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by \"your...lamented husband\" should be read at the monument.","Endorsement: \"Wm. Couper, The Sculptor.\" Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.","Appreciation for a book of poems which was received.","Letter concerns \"task confided in me,\" probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.","In answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.","Letter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].","An appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.","A request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.","Appreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].","Acknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of \"A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves.\"","Request for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.","Scope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, \"Memoriae Sacrum\" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.","Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.","Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.","Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.","Letter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.","E. Letter concerns the internal revenue, \"an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party\"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the \"Whig\" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.","Certificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Signed by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.","Signed as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.","Signed by H. Sheppard.","Endorsements: \"Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added.\"","Some of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.","On reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.","(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).","Endorsed: \"The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia\"","Endorsed as before, plus \"The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute.\"","Endorsement letter concerns the ending, \"G. M. C., 17th September, 1855.\"","Endorsements: \"The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr.\"","Endorsement: \"By Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Endorsement: \"Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy.\"","Endorsement: \"Written in 1886-7.\"","Endorsement: \"Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother.\"","One verse only, with sketches.","\"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate.\"","Included on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].","\"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th.\"","Subheadings: \"Scriptorium\" and \"The Modern Newspapers.\" Last two pages are a poem which begins: \"Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print.\" Second copy, without the poem.","Endorsement: \"Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856.\"","Manuscript begins: \"To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men....\"","Notes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.","The Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: \"the expedition settled on Roanoke Island....\"","A group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.","Poem - \"In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown....\"printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.","Letter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on \"The Four Randolphs of Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Endorsed: \"Papa's Editorial\" and \"Editorial of James Barron Hope.\"","Includes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.","This collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.","This poem was probably the \"Yorktown Ode\"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.","Includes details of the operation of \"Mount Vernon\" Plantation.","285 pages with cover signature \"James Barron Hope.\" Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.","Poem from the South Atlantic.","These letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.","Agreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in \"little England\" on the Hampton River.","Personal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate \"Columbia\" to Hampton and the growth of the town.","References to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.","Personal letters with a note in the last, \"The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election.\"","Letter concerns a \"Volume of Poems.\"","Endorsement: \"Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep.\"","Letter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement \"you was a great poet.\" Endorsement: \"from 'Black Tinie.\"","Letter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.","Letters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss \"Carrie\" Campbell.","Includes a copy of reply, 29 November.","Letter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.","Letter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.","Letter concerns information on the Barrons.","Notes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, \"Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr.\"","Printed Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.","Newspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.","Four letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.","Letter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.","Endorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.","Thanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.","Letter concerns memorial to Lee.","Letter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Contains \"The Birthday of Joss\"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.","Letter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.","Includes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.","Includes an article on James Barron Hope.","Contains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.","Contains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.","Scope and Contents Includes poem \"Balaclava\"by James Barron Hope.","Endorsement by Mrs. Polk.","Endorsement on reverse.","Note endorsed, \"Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope.\"","Criticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.","Scope and Contents A demand for \"satisfaction\" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.","Scope and Contents Cover endorsed, \"Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel\" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.","Sent with sketch of Pocahontas.","Letter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.","Letter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].","Appreciation for a package of poems that he had received.","Letter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.","Endorsed \"Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope.\" Signed Janey Hope Marr.","With attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.","Note reads: \"Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day \u0026 the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496.\" The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: \"a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident \u0026 variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. W.\""],"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","Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":490,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T10:17:36.475Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_580"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9368","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"James Barron Papers (I)","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9368#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Barron, James, 1769-1851","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9368#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. 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Navy--History--19th century","United States. Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","Typescripts","1043 items","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.","Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.","Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805."," Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg."," Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly."," A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg."," In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S."," Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851."," During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798."," Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame","Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29."," James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.","Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.","Two Additions:","Mss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)","Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.","Mss. Acc. 1999.44","ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026quot;.","Scope and Contents","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.","2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.","Scope and Contents","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.","Autograph Draft,E.","Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.","Autograph copy.","Scope and Contents","Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","3 items. Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","1 page. Printed Material.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.","4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.","Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.","20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"","Scope and Contents","8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"","Autograph Letter Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.","3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.","2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","6 pages. Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)","3 pages.","4 pages.","3 pages.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.","1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.","Scope and Contents","22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.","4 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Newspaper Clipping.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","1 page. Autograph Document.","10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).","Scope and Contents","20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.","9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.","Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","2 items. Autograph Document.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.","12 items. Autograph draft.","letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia","Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813","A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813","The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813","Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.","4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.","4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.","6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Autograph Document.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.","7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.","2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.","1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.","4 pages. Printed Document.","3 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.","1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.","9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.","2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.","4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.","2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.","1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.","6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.","Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.","Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","4 pages. Printed Material.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.","2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.","3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.","6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.","2 copies. Autograph Draft.","Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.","Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Scope and Contents","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.","2 pages.","1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.","2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.","17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"","2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.","Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.","1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.","Scope and Contents","1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.","1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).","2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.","2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.","18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.","1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.","2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"","3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.","pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.","2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.","1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.","4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.","Autograph document.","2 pages. Printed material.","112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.","Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"","1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.","3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.","1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.","1 page. Autograph document.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.","Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.","Scope and Contents","8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.","Autograph letter.","3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.","3 pages. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).","Scope and Contents","11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.","5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.","1 page. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.","1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.","14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.","2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Scope and Contents","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.","12 pages. Autograph letter signed.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.","1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.","5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.","2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.","15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.","2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.","2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].","1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.","2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"","5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].","Printed autograph material, Card.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.","Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.","Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).","Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.","Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.","Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.","Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"","Autograph letter signed. Navy news.","Autograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"","Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).","Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.","Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.","Card,E.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.","Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Card. Re: medical officer's reports.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.","Scope and Contents","Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''","Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.","Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.","Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"","Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.","Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Autograph document signed.","Autograph letter signed. Family news.","Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.","Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.","Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"","Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.","Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.","Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.","Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.","Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.","Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.","Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. A family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.","2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.","Scope and Contents","23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.","Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Printed Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","Autograph letter.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.","Printed Material.","Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","12 letters. Autograph letters signed.","6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","2 letters. Autograph letter signed.","Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.","Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.","Autograph letter signed. An invitation.","Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.","Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.","Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).","Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"","8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.","7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.","Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.","Autograph draft.","5 pages. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","5 pages. Autograph Volume.","Autograph document.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","2 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.","2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","11 pages. Printed volume.","8 pages.","496 pages.","111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.","92 pages. Autograph volume.","Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Autograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.","Scope and Contents","7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.","4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.","Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","5 items. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"","3 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","2 items. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'","2 copies. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E.","Photograph.","Copper plate.","Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"","Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.","Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.","Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items.","Scope and Contents","4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.","Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.","Scope and Contents","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of \"The Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.","Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible.","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","Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B27","/repositories/2/resources/9368"],"normalized_title_ssm":["James Barron Papers (I)"],"collection_title_tesim":["James Barron Papers (I)"],"collection_ssim":["James Barron Papers (I)"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844"],"creator_ssim":["Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844"],"creators_ssim":["Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844"],"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: 2,739 items, 04/24/1945. Purchased: 1 item, 05/00/1969. Purchased: 1 item, 04/00/1970. Purchased: 1 item, 08/13/1979. Purchased:  300 items, 05/27/1987. Purchased: 1 item, 09/15/1999."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807","Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States","Dueling--Virginia","Inventions--History--United States","Patents--United States","Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","United States. Navy--History--19th century","United States. Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","Typescripts"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807","Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States","Dueling--Virginia","Inventions--History--United States","Patents--United States","Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","United States. Navy--History--19th century","United States. 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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."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCommodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) 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He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805."," Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg."," Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly."," A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg."," In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S."," Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851."," During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798."," Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29."," James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTwo Additions:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArchives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 1999.44\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026amp;quot;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft,E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRobert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages 9-11. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed,Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pages. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph material, Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Navy news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Norfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard,E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard. Re: medical officer's reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. An invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 pages. Printed volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e496 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e92 pages. Autograph volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Photograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Photograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopper plate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. 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Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.","Two Additions:","Mss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)","Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.","Mss. Acc. 1999.44","ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026quot;.","Scope and Contents","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.","2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.","Scope and Contents","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.","Autograph Draft,E.","Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.","Autograph copy.","Scope and Contents","Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","3 items. Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","1 page. Printed Material.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.","4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.","Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.","20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"","Scope and Contents","8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"","Autograph Letter Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.","3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.","2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","6 pages. Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)","3 pages.","4 pages.","3 pages.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.","1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.","Scope and Contents","22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.","4 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Newspaper Clipping.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","1 page. Autograph Document.","10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).","Scope and Contents","20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.","9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.","Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","2 items. Autograph Document.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.","12 items. Autograph draft.","letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia","Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813","A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813","The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813","Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.","4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.","4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.","6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Autograph Document.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.","7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.","2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.","1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.","4 pages. Printed Document.","3 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.","1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.","9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.","2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.","4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.","2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.","1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.","6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.","Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.","Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","4 pages. Printed Material.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.","2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.","3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.","6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.","2 copies. Autograph Draft.","Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.","Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Scope and Contents","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.","2 pages.","1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.","2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.","17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"","2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.","Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.","1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.","Scope and Contents","1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.","1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).","2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.","2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.","18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.","1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.","2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"","3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.","pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.","2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.","1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.","4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.","Autograph document.","2 pages. Printed material.","112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.","Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"","1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.","3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.","1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.","1 page. Autograph document.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.","Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.","Scope and Contents","8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.","Autograph letter.","3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.","3 pages. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).","Scope and Contents","11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.","5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.","1 page. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.","1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.","14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.","2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Scope and Contents","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.","12 pages. Autograph letter signed.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.","1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.","5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.","2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.","15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.","2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.","2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].","1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.","2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"","5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].","Printed autograph material, Card.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.","Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.","Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).","Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.","Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.","Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.","Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"","Autograph letter signed. Navy news.","Autograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"","Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).","Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.","Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.","Card,E.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.","Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Card. Re: medical officer's reports.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.","Scope and Contents","Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''","Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.","Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.","Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"","Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.","Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Autograph document signed.","Autograph letter signed. Family news.","Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.","Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.","Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"","Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.","Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.","Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.","Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.","Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.","Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.","Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. A family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.","2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.","Scope and Contents","23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.","Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Printed Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","Autograph letter.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.","Printed Material.","Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","12 letters. Autograph letters signed.","6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","2 letters. Autograph letter signed.","Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.","Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.","Autograph letter signed. An invitation.","Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.","Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.","Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).","Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"","8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.","7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.","Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.","Autograph draft.","5 pages. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","5 pages. Autograph Volume.","Autograph document.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","2 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.","2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","11 pages. Printed volume.","8 pages.","496 pages.","111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.","92 pages. Autograph volume.","Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Autograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.","Scope and Contents","7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.","4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.","Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","5 items. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"","3 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","2 items. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'","2 copies. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E.","Photograph.","Copper plate.","Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"","Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.","Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.","Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items.","Scope and Contents","4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.","Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.","Scope and Contents","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of \"The Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.","Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible."],"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","Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Adams, John, 1735-1826","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844"],"persname_ssim":["Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":969,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:17:16.030Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9368","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9368","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9368","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9368","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9368.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Barron, James Papers (I)","title_ssm":["James Barron Papers (I)"],"title_tesim":["James Barron Papers (I)"],"unitdate_ssm":["1766-1899"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1766-1899"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B27","/repositories/2/resources/9368"],"text":["Mss. 65 B27","/repositories/2/resources/9368","James Barron Papers (I)","Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807","Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States","Dueling--Virginia","Inventions--History--United States","Patents--United States","Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","United States. Navy--History--19th century","United States. Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","Typescripts","1043 items","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.","Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.","Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805."," Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg."," Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly."," A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg."," In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S."," Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851."," During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798."," Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame","Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29."," James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.","Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.","Two Additions:","Mss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)","Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.","Mss. Acc. 1999.44","ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026quot;.","Scope and Contents","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.","2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.","Scope and Contents","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.","Autograph Draft,E.","Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.","Autograph copy.","Scope and Contents","Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","3 items. Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","1 page. Printed Material.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.","4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.","Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.","20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"","Scope and Contents","8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"","Autograph Letter Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.","3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.","2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","6 pages. Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)","3 pages.","4 pages.","3 pages.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.","1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.","Scope and Contents","22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.","4 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Newspaper Clipping.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","1 page. Autograph Document.","10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).","Scope and Contents","20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.","9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.","Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","2 items. Autograph Document.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.","12 items. Autograph draft.","letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia","Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813","A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813","The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813","Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.","4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.","4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.","6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Autograph Document.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.","7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.","2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.","1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.","4 pages. Printed Document.","3 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.","1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.","9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.","2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.","4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.","2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.","1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.","6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.","Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.","Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","4 pages. Printed Material.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.","2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.","3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.","6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.","2 copies. Autograph Draft.","Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.","Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Scope and Contents","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.","2 pages.","1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.","2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.","17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"","2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.","Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.","1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.","Scope and Contents","1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.","1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).","2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.","2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.","18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.","1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.","2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"","3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.","pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.","2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.","1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.","4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.","Autograph document.","2 pages. Printed material.","112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.","Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"","1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.","3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.","1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.","1 page. Autograph document.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.","Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.","Scope and Contents","8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.","Autograph letter.","3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.","3 pages. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).","Scope and Contents","11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.","5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.","1 page. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.","1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.","14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.","2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Scope and Contents","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.","12 pages. Autograph letter signed.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.","1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.","5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.","2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.","15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.","2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.","2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].","1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.","2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"","5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].","Printed autograph material, Card.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.","Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.","Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).","Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.","Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.","Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.","Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"","Autograph letter signed. Navy news.","Autograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"","Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).","Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.","Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.","Card,E.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.","Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Card. Re: medical officer's reports.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.","Scope and Contents","Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''","Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.","Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.","Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"","Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.","Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Autograph document signed.","Autograph letter signed. Family news.","Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.","Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.","Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"","Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.","Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.","Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.","Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.","Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.","Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.","Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. A family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.","2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.","Scope and Contents","23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.","Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Printed Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","Autograph letter.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.","Printed Material.","Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","12 letters. Autograph letters signed.","6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","2 letters. Autograph letter signed.","Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.","Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.","Autograph letter signed. An invitation.","Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.","Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.","Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).","Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"","8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.","7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.","Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.","Autograph draft.","5 pages. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","5 pages. Autograph Volume.","Autograph document.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","2 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.","2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","11 pages. Printed volume.","8 pages.","496 pages.","111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.","92 pages. Autograph volume.","Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Autograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.","Scope and Contents","7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.","4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.","Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","5 items. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"","3 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","2 items. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'","2 copies. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E.","Photograph.","Copper plate.","Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"","Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.","Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.","Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items.","Scope and Contents","4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.","Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.","Scope and Contents","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of \"The Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.","Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible.","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","Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. 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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."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCommodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref type=\"simple\" audience=\"external\" show=\"embed\" actuate=\"onRequest\" href=\"http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James%20Barron\"\u003ehttp://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805."," Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg."," Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly."," A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg."," In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S."," Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851."," During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798."," Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00021.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJames Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29."," James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887.  993 items.  Collection number: Mss. 65 H77."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTwo Additions:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eArchives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 1999.44\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026amp;quot;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft,E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRobert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages 9-11. Autograph Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed,Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pages. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph material, Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Navy news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Norfolk news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard,E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard. Re: medical officer's reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Family letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. An invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Personal letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 letters. Autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. An invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. Autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 pages. Printed volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e496 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e92 pages. Autograph volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Autograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Photograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies. Photograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, E.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopper plate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes an account of the visit of \"The Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. 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Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.","Two Additions:","Mss. 87 B28  (Acc. 1987.29)","Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808.  300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron.  Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.","Mss. Acc. 1999.44","ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea.  Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to \"this business\u0026quot;.","Scope and Contents","Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and \"Revolutionary Reminiscences\" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.","2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.","Scope and Contents","\"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's\" signed A[nne] W. Marr.","Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.","Autograph Draft,E.","Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","2 items. \"Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron,\" 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which \"the two Captains Barron\" were involved.","4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: \"the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette,\" 1779-to 1781.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, \" . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.","Autograph copy.","Scope and Contents","Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.","Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.","3 items. Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a \"much neglected and horribly disciplined\" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.","1 page. Printed Material.","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, \"If the Business here is Settled.\"","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.","Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.","32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.","2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.","4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.","Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which \"much anxiety is excited among...your friends.\"","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.","20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he \"will not move from that place without special orders from me.\"","Scope and Contents","8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was \"not fit for service\" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, \"The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper.\"","Autograph Letter Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: \"From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson\" and \"No consequence.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: \"most perverse.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. \"Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . .\"","1 page. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.","3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.","2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.","1 page. Autograph Draft.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's \"feeble state of health.\"","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . \"Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.","6 pages. Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in \"Chesapeake-Leopard\" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; \"Testimony\" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)","3 pages.","4 pages.","3 pages.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.","1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.","Scope and Contents","22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: \"The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that \"Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and \"this unhallowed sentence against you\"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.","4 pages. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Newspaper Clipping.","At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends \"an entirely new system for naval vessels.\" Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.","1 page. Autograph Document.","10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).","Scope and Contents","20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of \"Naval imbecility\" etc.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. \"I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor....\"","5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.","9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.","1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.","Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, \"Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst.\" And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.","2 items. Autograph Document.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.","12 items. Autograph draft.","letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia","Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813","A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813","The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813","Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.","4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.","4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.","6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.","5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.","Autograph Document.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.","4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.","7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to \"Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware.\" Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.","2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.","1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.","4 pages. Printed Document.","3 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph copy. \"Taylor . . . is my brother.\"","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.","1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.","The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See \"The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for,\" an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.","1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the \"Roan Oak Canal\"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.","9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which \"will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].","2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.","2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his \"new invented Pump\" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.","4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . ..\" Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.","2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.","1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.","6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.","19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.","8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.","Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating \" . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.","Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.","4 pages. Printed Material.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.","3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, \"your conduct has been applauded.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.","2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.","This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; \"Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808.\" 8 pages. and; \"Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808.\" 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.","2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked \"Private.\" Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.","2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.","3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.","10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.","6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.","2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Document Signed. \"That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country\" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.","2 copies. Autograph Draft.","Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.","Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.","6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the \"stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court.\"","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.","6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.","Scope and Contents","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of \"the Decatur faction\" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.","2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.","1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.","2 pages.","1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command \"very speedily.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.","2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.","Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.","17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used...\"","2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.","12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of \"the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew.\"","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.","3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the \"bad times\" in Baltimore.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.","7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.","Scope and Contents","2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the \"United States Naval Chronicle\" with endorsement, signed.","Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, \"who married Miss Elizabeth Barron.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and \"the intrigues of your enemies.\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his \"miserable situation\": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.","Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that \"the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.","4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.","5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.","1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, \"we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.","Scope and Contents","1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.","5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.","1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the \"good old President.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations \"on your recent change of situation.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses \"joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices \"that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: \"the friendly manner the good old President received you,\" and \"the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. \"If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).","2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.","2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: \"List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. \"Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction.\"","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on \"System of Pyrotechny\" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, \"My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . .\"","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including \"Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States\"; and that \"either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress.\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.","18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.","1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.","14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.","7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, \"it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.","3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.","3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.","2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense.\"","3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, \"Commodore\" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he \"abused everybody\" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: \"Burn it as soon as you read it.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.","pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.","Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.","Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a \"system of telegraph for the United States.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"automatic chess player.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.","2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the \"sickly season\" for the sake of his health.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked \"Private.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.","1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a \"Denmark stove.\"","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.","1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.","1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.","Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked \"Private.\" Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. \"It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one.\"","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for \"a Common pension in the country of my adoption,\" thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with \"your old Favorite General\" (Pres. Jackson).","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.","4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.","3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.","1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.","Autograph document.","2 pages. Printed material.","112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.","Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written at \"4 o'clock in the morning\" a second appeal for relief.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's \"kindness and good offices.\"","1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.","3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.","1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.","1 page. Autograph document.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.","Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.","Scope and Contents","8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron.\" A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.","2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.","Autograph letter.","3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, \"Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron.\" Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. \"The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia.\"","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Confidential.\" Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked \"Personal and confidential.\" Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with \"Murray's list\" and an epitome of his life.","3 pages. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship \"Ruth and Mary.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).","Scope and Contents","11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"The South Carolina Sedition\" and the dangers of the Nullification.","Scope and Contents","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the \"Dissolution of the Union\" forming a \"Southern Republic.\"","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.","5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.","1 page. Autograph draft.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.","1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for \"this evening or early tomorrow morning.\" Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of \"Prow Ship\" or \"application of steam power to the purposes of War.\"","2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the \"prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate \"to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: \"bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.","14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.","2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.","Scope and Contents","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and \"cast iron blocks\" [for making shells].","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.","4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.","12 pages. Autograph letter signed.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the \"steam cylinder craft\" invented by Kendall.","1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. \"On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels.\"","2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.","5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. \"On the [ship] Portia's business,\" which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: \"on Prow Ship.\"","Scope and Contents","pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the \"Prow Ship\" invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph draft. \"Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers.\" He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.","2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.","2 pages. Autograph draft.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.","15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.","2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.","2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.","1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship \"when a war was considered inevitable.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.","1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph document. \"Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen.\"","1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.","1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.","1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].","1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for \"additional remarks on your galley.\"","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.","2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of \"Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland.\"","5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.","Scope and Contents","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"Bill reported for the Ventilator\" [to Congress].","Printed autograph material, Card.","2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.","1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.","1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.","Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.","Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: \"my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel.\"","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.","4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.","2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of \"Jack Asses and other animals.\" Enclosure: \"Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard,\" signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.","3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.","2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.","2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.","2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the \" Portia,\" the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.","1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with \"Judy, a colored woman,\" who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.","Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).","Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.","Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.","Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.","Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.","Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed \"Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson.\"","Autograph letter signed. Navy news.","Autograph letter signed. \"The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days...\"","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: \"The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases.\"","Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).","Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.","Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.","Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the \"solid-bottomed steamboat.\"","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.","Card,E.","Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.","Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. \"You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie....\" Comments on Cooper, \"undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men\" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.","Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is \"Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, \"who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum.\"","Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.","Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.","Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.","Card. Re: medical officer's reports.","2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.","Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.","Scope and Contents","Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as \"Captain\" instead of ''Commodore.''","Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.","Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.","Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.","Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.","Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.","Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.","Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is \"unworthy of my notice.\"","Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.","Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.","Autograph document.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.","Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.","Autograph document signed.","Autograph letter signed. Family news.","Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.","Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.","Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.","Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in \"Commo. Elliott's book.\"","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"Revolutionary Pensions.\"","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.","Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.","Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's \"commutation pay and land bounty.\"","Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.","Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).","3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.","He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.","Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].","Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.","Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.","Autograph letter signed. Marked \"Private and Confidential.\" Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting \"Papa\" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.","2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.","Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.","Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.","Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.","Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for \"one fourth of the recovery.\"","Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.","Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.","Autograph letter signed. A family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.","2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.","Scope and Contents","23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement \"Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope\" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).","Autograph letter signed. Family letter.","Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers \"Brenville,\" \"Carondelet,\" and \"Pamlico\" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.","Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.","Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.","Printed Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was \"an injured man.\"","Scope and Contents","Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a \"Handsome Flag\" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.","Autograph letter.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.","Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.","Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.","Printed Material.","Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.","12 letters. Autograph letters signed.","6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.","Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.","2 letters. Autograph letter signed.","Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.","Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.","Autograph letter signed. An invitation.","Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.","Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: \"Lieut. Godon.\"","Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.","6 letters. Autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.","Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.","Autograph letter signed.","Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.","Autograph letter signed. Re: \"two pieces of timber.\"","Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.","Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.","Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).","Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.","Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft signed.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph document. Re: \"Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron....\"","8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.","7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.","Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.","Autograph draft.","5 pages. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.","5 pages. Autograph Volume.","Autograph document.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: \"the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli.\"","2 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.","2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: \"A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House.\"","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","Autograph document.","11 pages. Printed volume.","8 pages.","496 pages.","111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.","Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.","92 pages. Autograph volume.","Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.","Autograph material. Endorsed, \"Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in.\"","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.","Scope and Contents","7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.","4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.","Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: \"Southern Argus.\"","5 items. Autograph draft.","Scope and Contents","3 photographs. Photograph. \"Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N.\"","3 items. Autograph draft.","Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.","Autograph draft.","Autograph draft.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","Printed autograph document signed.","2 items. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'","2 copies. Photograph, E.","Photograph, E.","Photograph.","Copper plate.","Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: \" 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron.\" \"Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side.\" \"Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake.\"","Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.","Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.","Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items. Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.","2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","3 items.","Scope and Contents","4 items. Autograph draft. The \"Rodney Urn\" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.","Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish \"to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph.\"","Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.","Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, \"good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution.\"","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.","Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.","Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of \"The Nation's Guest,\" General Lafayette.","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.","Scope and Contents","Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of \"The Nation's Guest\" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.","Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.","Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.","Newspaper clipping.","2 items. Newspaper clipping.","Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.","Newspaper clipping.","Scope and Contents","Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and \"pettee officers\" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible."],"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","Barron, James, 1769-1851","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845","Green, Duff, 1791-1875","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869","Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955","Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844","Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820","Elliott, Jesse D. 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(Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":969,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:17:16.030Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9368"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Preston Family Papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2393#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Preston Family","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2393#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2393#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2393.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Preston Family Papers","title_ssm":["Preston Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Preston Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1755-1836","1786-1815"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1786-1815"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1755-1836"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P91","/repositories/2/resources/2393"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P91","/repositories/2/resources/2393","Preston Family Papers","Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century","Architecture, Domestic--Virginia","Carriage and wagon making","Cherokee Indians","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Dueling--Virginia","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Indians of North America--History--19th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Tariff--United States--History","United States--History--War of 1812","United States--Politics and government--1789-1815","Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Petitions","Photostats","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.","Organization: This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1. William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers. Arrangement: Each folder contains the papers of their creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are then arranged chronologically by date.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame","Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 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These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Some letters are also available in typescript.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. 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Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement.\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","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":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 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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 inventory has been organized into four Series: 1. William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers. Arrangement: Each folder contains the papers of their creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are then arranged chronologically by date.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame","Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 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These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Some letters are also available in typescript.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement.\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","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":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. 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Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. 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