Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes defeat of British in "Canady" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of "Tecomse" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war "hart and hand"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and "Mis Carigan"; asks after brother,...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first...

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Scope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else "dull"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a "female school" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.

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Scope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.

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Describes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.

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Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand "the best money" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is "bakcwards" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.

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Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be...

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Scope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.

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Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse...

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Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.

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Scope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.

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Describes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.

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Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842;...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson & Blair; D & E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson & Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, & Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, & Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair & Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane & Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane & Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. & B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with...