Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Farmville, Virginia to John Randolph, in Congress, Washington. Mail., 1808 February 25
Scope and Contents
Fears her letters are often lost. Hears that Congress will adjourn for two months on March 15th. Snipe season is commencing. Is told Peyton Randolph in bad health. Not seen him or (Edward) Dillon since Christmas. Mr. Venable up for funeral of sister and brother. Returns to Richmond. This is last sheet of paper. Unable to get any to write to John St. George Randolph. Mrs. Robinson and the eccentric doctor inquire for him. Minniken (horse) staked herself, but injury is temporary. Rosetta too weak to carry self. Old Jacobin too frisky. Tudor Randolph, who is dutiful but indolent of mind, says he will write. Theodore is amiable. Hodijah Meade is well. Mr. Davis sent a beef yesterday. Asks if he has permitted overseer to keep such a large flock of geese and turkeys. They injure wheat lot.
Dates
- Creation: 1808 February 25
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository