Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is largely comprised of the correspondence of Leven Powell, who served in American Revolutionary War as well as the Virginia House of Delegates, and the U. S. House of Representatives.The letters reflect military and civilian events in Virginia during the Revolutionary war, United States and Virginia politics, and foreign relations in the early national period. The collection also includes financial records concerning the Revolutionary War and Loudoun County,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is largely comprised of the correspondence of Leven Powell, who served in American Revolutionary War as well as the Virginia House of Delegates, and the U. S. House of Representatives.The letters reflect military and civilian events in Virginia during the Revolutionary war, United States and Virginia politics, and foreign relations in the early national period. The collection also includes financial records concerning the Revolutionary War and Loudoun County,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is largely comprised of the correspondence of Leven Powell, who served in American Revolutionary War as well as the Virginia House of Delegates, and the U. S. House of Representatives.The letters reflect military and civilian events in Virginia during the Revolutionary war, United States and Virginia politics, and foreign relations in the early national period. The collection also includes financial records concerning the Revolutionary War and Loudoun County,...

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Mr. John Nicholas proposed a resolution to disband the last 12 regiments of troops raised, due to the expense; hopes that Congress will not adopt the measure, or else it might have an adverse effect on negotiations with France; he does not trust France, based on her past conduct, and feels America should not let her defenses down; further discussion of France and the XYZ affair...

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Discussion of an upcoming local election, including his opinion of an opponent from the "anti-party," Mr. Joseph Lewis, Jr., and what influence the people in surrounding areas such as Centreville will have; the Congress has been debating over a proposed amendment to a bill proposed by Mr. John Nicholas which prohibits "commercial intercourse" with France—discusses effects thereof...

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Concern over time he spent in the Continental Army and a claim being made over a pension?; wishes Col. Leven Powell be shown the letter also.

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Discussion of debates regarding Jonathan Robbins really Thomas Nash; Congress is considering an amendment of the Judiciary System Bill, which greatly alarms the opposition; Virginia continues to oppose the "General Government," and has forbid any person holding a state office to hold a federal government position also—the same may soon apply to her courts; details of William Duane...

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Tells of his travel experience on a survey expedition, including his horse becoming lame.

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Dogmatic letter concerning the upcoming "choosing of electors"; adamant opinion about the federal government losing its power to "post-boys and lacquies," thus, not needing the "Washington's and Adams... and their virtues or talents" any longer; finds the mode of election "disgusting" and hopes the people of Va. turn out to show the other states that "there are some yet who love and revere Washington...

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Personal business matters; discussion of the beef he raised and the good reputation derived from it; the French treaty is before the Senate, and he believes that "they do not know what to do with it"; feels that the stipulation of returning armed ships to their respective countries is degrading to the United States...

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Compares characteristic qualities of the two men running for President, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr; as far as moral principles, both men are equal, but in considering talents "with a mind fearless of the bold, . . -. Burr has greatly the superiority"; however, he may cast no vote at all, as "I feel a repugnancy in voting for a man…unfit for the office"; personal business.

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Farm discussion, including beef prices, the threshing and distribution of clover seed, and amounts of corn coming in from tenants; tells of several days of debates in Congress over whether or not to continue the Sedition Law; doubts that it will pass, even though he voted wholeheartedly for it because he was "sure that my constituents were not afraid of a law which went to punish...

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Tells of his correspondence with his opponent Mr. Joseph Lewis, Jr., and concedes that he, Lewis, was correct "in his official duties, as well as Attentive"; he will run for office again; no certain word yet on the presidential situation; a letter written to someone in Berkley by Thomas Jefferson has been printed and may end up doing him, TJ, more harm than good; he is still quite distressed... Includes a copy.

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Has gotten the public opinion of Loudoun Co. concerning the upcoming presidential election, as was requested; all prefer Jefferson over Burr except a few, who fear that Jefferson will do away with the U.S. Navy, as well as be dictated to by violent men, since his character is "deficient in firmness"; however, the alternative is also "dreadful," because of Burr's suspicious character, which should not be linked...

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Is sorry to report that very few of all the people he polled knew anything about either of the two presidential candidates, or had no opinion at all, and wish for him to vote as he thinks best; gives his opinion, which is to vote for Jefferson, although his beliefs are contrary to theirs—Jefferson is more experienced, and more pure in moral character; the U.S. Navy will suffer...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection is largely comprised of the correspondence of Leven Powell, who served in American Revolutionary War as well as the Virginia House of Delegates, and the U. S. House of Representatives.The letters reflect military and civilian events in Virginia during the Revolutionary war, United States and Virginia politics, and foreign relations in the early national period. The collection also includes financial records concerning the Revolutionary War and Loudoun County,...

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Lengthy discussion of the Congressional voting for President, with his prediction that Jefferson will be elected tomorrow; does feel, however, that Jefferson's supporters had to make several concessions in order to win more votes, particularly with respect to the U.S. neutrality situation and the navy; discussion of farm business and clover seed.

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Is curious as to the selection of the President and gives his support to Aaron Burr; feels that Jefferson has become committed to "dangerous doctrine" and would govern only by narrow views, not general principles; on the local scene, constituents are opposed to his (LP) voting in favor of the continuation of the Sedition Laws, and the rumor of his LP being in favor of monarchy...

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Family news; farm and weather reports; his last report about hostilities between France and England was premature, because the newspapers are only mentioning action now; warns of possible attacks by Indians while traveling if carrying large sums of money.

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Details of a financial case of his with the French government.

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Has sent Cuthbert Powell two barrels of red clover seed and will send him the bill of lading; compares the United States to a ship, which will need a more experienced "pilot" if the political horizon becomes clouded.

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Family financial matter discussion involving Mr. Joseph Lewis, Jr., Mr. Turner, and Burr Powell; miscellaneous Fairfax Court case decisions; farm business regarding cattle.

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A letter from Major David Holmes states that he is in agreement with him concerning a new form of revenue for the county Treasury involving muster fines for local roads around the county and surrounding areas.

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Gives his opinion of Doctor Peake's proposition concerning the construction of certain state roads, including financial and legal aspects; personal financial affairs involving the purchasing of land; comment on a congressional decision involving the division of the District of Columbia? and banking policies dealing with agricultural and mercantile capital.

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Is pleased that Major David Holmes was appointed as a judge, but is afraid he will be greatly missed in the house of Representatives, particularly with respect to his support of their road; road construction discussion; comment on militia laws.