Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Farmville, Virginia to John Randolph, in Congress, Washington. Orleans mail., 1808 March 9
Scope and Contents
Tudor has been informed last week of immediate rising of Congress. Peyton Randolph and family came to Farmville ball and stayed several days. Ladies too cermonious to visit her but Peyton called. He is recovering from late illness. Mrs. Mary (Wood) ? Johnston, her sister and the General (Peter Johnston?) inquired for him. Does not credit report about General though believes him as ambitious of honor and profit as any Yankee. Wishes he were weary of public life. Coalter family all well. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker informed how seriously Mr. Leigh was injured by his accident. Glad Randolph had pleasure of his society. Hears frequently from Monroe and family. Galding reports that by his orders through Edward? Dillon he has procured seed oats to sow all his ground. Believes it too early for the Buff low grounds. Soon goes to visit Mrs. Harrison (Randolph and Mary (Randolph) Harrison at Clifton) for a week. Theodore Randolph says he will study and take care of his sister ? in her absence. Hopes to see Nathaniel Beverley Tucker at next court. Miniken (horse) is improving from wound and is not used. Has not seen Mr. Kidder this winter.
Dates
- Creation: 1808 March 9
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
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