Box 1
Contains 156 Results:
Correspondence
Letters, 1825-1839
Letters, 1840-1843
Letters, 1844-1848
Letters, 1850-1851
Letters, 1852-1853
Letters, 1855-1859
Letters, 1860-1863
Letters, 1866-1868
Letters, 1870-1878
Letters
Letters, 1894-1897
Letters, 1901-1905
Letters, 1906-1909
Letters, 1910-1914
Letters, 1915-1928
John S. Meehan, Washington, to Robert Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1825 February 21
Excuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it "inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star."
Unknown, Williamsburg, Virginia, to "Sir", 1830 March 16
Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting "of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties"; believes learning is for the "favoured many"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light "from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), & virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action."
S. Godwin, Washington, D.C., to Alexander C. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1832 September 10
Madison to Susan Winder, Eastern Shire, near Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia, circa 1835 October 10
Scope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that "they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.
William P. Nottingham, Mount Brilliant, to Dr. Robert M. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia., 1838 May 4
William P. Nottingham, Northampton County, Virginia, to Dr. Robert M. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1838 December 5
Scope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.
Nathaniel I. Winder, Eastville, Virginia, to Doctor Robert M. Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1839 April 27
Was convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.
Rose Winder, Pembroke, to Mrs. Anne Garrett, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1840's May 6
Scope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is "unusually tame" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.
Rose Winder, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Miss Anne Parker, Eastville, Virginia, 1840 December 19
Scope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as "too fat & too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.