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This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents A letter, date October 21, 1814, addressed to James Clarke in Norfolk, Virginia from James Lee. Lee writes with a mix of business information and personal news. He thanks Clarke for his support and help and apologizes for not being able to help Clarke as quickly and as well. Lee then enumerates where affairs stand with several people who owe Clarke money or have business with him. Lee sends Clarke Louisa’s regards. He mentions Betsy, a friend of Louisa’s who was engaged to Clarke but died...

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A letter, date October 30, 1814, addressed to James Clarke in Norfolk, Virginia from James Lee. Lee complains of ague and fever, but he nevertheless plans to marry “Saturday next” and expects Clarke to attend.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

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The following seven documents are compositions written by Philip Ludwell Lee at the College of William & Mary in 1835 or soon thereafter. In-line responses and corrections may be in the hand of Adam Empie, President of the College through 1835

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes documents relating to the Estate of Edward Teagle and reveals James Lee’s ongoing management of the Trust Fund for Susan Teagle and her children.The Lee and the Teagle families were related through the mothers of each family, Louisa Bellett Lee and Susan Bellet Teagle, who were sisters. Susan Teagle died in 1827; her husband, James Augustus Teagle died in 1833. At that point, James Lee assumed responsibility for James Teagle’s estate and the trust fund...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes documents relating to the Estate of Edward Teagle and reveals James Lee’s ongoing management of the Trust Fund for Susan Teagle and her children.The Lee and the Teagle families were related through the mothers of each family, Louisa Bellett Lee and Susan Bellet Teagle, who were sisters. Susan Teagle died in 1827; her husband, James Augustus Teagle died in 1833. At that point, James Lee assumed responsibility for James Teagle’s estate and the trust fund...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes documents relating to the Estate of Edward Teagle and reveals James Lee’s ongoing management of the Trust Fund for Susan Teagle and her children.The Lee and the Teagle families were related through the mothers of each family, Louisa Bellett Lee and Susan Bellet Teagle, who were sisters. Susan Teagle died in 1827; her husband, James Augustus Teagle died in 1833. At that point, James Lee assumed responsibility for James Teagle’s estate and the trust fund...

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A poem titled “Connubial Affections," reproduced by James Lee and addressed to Louisa C. Bellett. Dated August 12, 1808 on reverse side.

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A short love letter from "Jas. Lee" to Louisa Bellett, in which he calls himself "your intended husband". Dated May 4, 1810.

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Transcriptions of two poems or songs followed by an unsigned note. Addressed to Louisa and presumably from James Lee. No date.

Researchers may need extra assistance handling this fragile letter, which remains folded in a mylar sleeve to best preserve its structural integrity.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters to and from members of the James Lee family of Williamsburg, Virginia, including their correspondence with Teagle family members also of Williamsburg. This sub-series also includes academic essays written by Philip Ludwell Lee when he was a student at the College of William & Mary in the mid-1830s.

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Fragment. A poem and letter that appears to be written by James Lee, addressed to Louisa. James's letter suggests he and Louisa are working through a problem in their relationship. He writes, "Louisa bear with my whims and follies a little longer, and all will be over, you will get rid of a childish lover, and I shall be happy in the arms of my God." No date.

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Fragment from an essay or letter on charity, presumably written by James Lee.

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A letter, dated February 9, 1814, in which James Lee expresses concern for James Clarke's health. Addressed to Clarke in "York Town," Virginia. A page of this letter seems to be missing from the collection.

Scope and Contents A letter, dated October 5, 1814, from James Lee to James Clarke in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee apologizes for failing to answer Clarke’s previous letters because of a “long and painful indisposition.” He refers to the death of a young woman, Eliza, who may have been Clarke’s girlfriend. Lee writes of his lack of money because “Dunfey” has been able to collect little tax money for the 65th regiment. He writes that “Hadgron” has been chosen to administer a Mr. Caradin’s estate. There is also a...

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A letter, dated October 5, 1814, addressed to James Clarke in Norfolk, Virginia from Louisa Charlotte Bellett in Williamsburg, Virginia. Louisa refers to a young woman who died, “Betsy,” and expresses her support and encouragement for Clarke.