Item 1: William Meade, Millwood, to anonymous Bishop, 1832 May 30

Replies to Bishop's questions about a revival in Fredericksburg; assures him that they are conducted in a godly manner; notes that the annual convention of Virginia was also marked by revival spirit.

Item 2: William Meade, Millwood, to Rev. George W. Nelson, Richmond, 1843 March 4

Asks him to send annual sum in support of ministry [?]; complains of ministers leaving their parishes for other ones and the difficulty of filling their places; discusses health and other personal matters.

Item 3: The Will of James Ship given to William Meade, 1834 April 23

Orders just debts paid; daughters Charlotte F. and Ann T. Ship to have an annuity of $300 each until twenty-five; Susan A. Ship to have annuity of $100 for life; Penelope Stribling, $50 a year for life; Hector Bell received horse; gives to Charlotte F. (slaves), Judy and two children, Harry and Lucy, Sarah and Jerry; gives to Ann t., Jim and wife, and two children, annuities to be raised from land rent; estate shall be divided evenly among children at age 25; Bishop Meade and his brother David to direct the education of any grandchildren if Ship's daughters die; Hector Bell and Uncle John Ship appointed executors; David Meade made guardian of the children.

Item 4: Memo of William Meade, 1834 April 23

Meade recounts his receiving of James Ship's will and certified Ship's coherent state.

Item 5: William Meade, Coalsmouth, West Virginia, to "sister," Mary Meade, Millwood, Virginia, 1834 June 3

Expresses concern for his children; gives his travel itinerary for the month--traveling and preaching widely throughout Virginia; gives instructions regarding family and home.

Item 6: William Meade, "Mountain View," to Mrs. Judith Nelson, Hanover City, 1834 July 28

Assures Mrs. Nelson that he will give her son Robert [who has apparently lived with Meade] a good recommendation for Bristol College; excuses Nelson of debt owed.

Item 7: William Meade, Norfolk, to Mrs. Thomasia Meade, Alexandria, 1835 January 18

Having arrived in Norfolk and preached there, Meade reflects on Frederick; asks God for grace to fulfill charge and tells wife he awaits her coming; discusses matters of family, weather, and health.

Item 9: William Meade, Norfolk, to Rev. Nicholas Cobbs, Lynchburg, 1835 November 9

Invitation to Cobbs to be assistant to Meade during the six months of the year that Meade resides in Norfolk; tells him that the large congregation would welcome him and the "the materials for Ministerial operation are very good."

Item 10: William Meade, Norfolk, to William P. C. Johnson, 1836 March 5

Gives Johnson who had been suspended from his parish, advice to depart for Clarksburg or Parkersburg, where he may secure a ministerial position; Meade also gives a testimonial for Johnson which Johnson can use as a letter of introduction in the western Virginia parishes.

Item 11: William Meade, Norfolk, to Rev. Cyrus Jacobs, Philadelphia, 1836 April 26

Lists a series of objections which Meade feels prevents him from heading the subscription for Bristol College; argues that Alexandria Seminary needs support first, that Virginia money should be put to use in Virginia first; expresses resentment over a thinly-veiled threat if the Virginians fail to cooperate.

Item 12: William Meade, Assistant Bishop of Virginia, to the Vestry of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, 1836 June 28

Meade, having read in a Richmond paper of the vestrymen's dissatisfaction with an act passed at the recent Church Convention in Fredericksburg, warns them not to "excite opposition throughout the Parishes; [apparently the Convention voted no to allow non-communicants to be seated in the ecclesiastical assemblies]; notes that the attempt of the vestry to [state-wide] "allay the laity and clergy against each other; "warns them not to bring disfavor upon the College [of Wm. and Mary] by having "no Episcopal services in the place [Williamsburg] notes that non-communicants are afforded more rights than in other churches; argues that it was necessary to restrict [the assemblies] because "any" of the non-communicants practiced "gambling, horseracing, and drinking" during the convention; refers to them as "notorious gamblers, infamous adulterers, and prophane [sic] swearers; "informs them that the Church will not change its mind and "would sooner see a number of her parishes severed from her," than revoke an act of conscience; urges them to alter their course and sue for peace.