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

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

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.

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.

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.

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