Box 2
Container
Contains 6 Results:
J. Lee to James Clarke, 1814 October 21
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 5
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...
Dates:
1814 October 21
J. Lee to James Clarke, 1814 October 30
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1814 October 30
J. Lee to James Clarke, 1814 February 9
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1814 February 9
J. Lee to James Clarke, 1814 October 5
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 2
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...
Dates:
1814 October 5
L.C. Bellett to James Clarke, 1814 October 5
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1814 October 5
J. Lee to James Clarke, 1814 October 14
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Scope and Contents
A letter, date October 14, 1814, addressed to James Clarke in Norfolk, Virginia from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia. Lee writes about court proceedings concerning Clarke. He refers to “Mr Murdough” attending a court martial near Richmond of Majors Corbin and Griffin for signing a petition requesting the resignation of Colonel Bassett from his commission for not having the military abilities to command the regiment. Lee also conveys that his wedding is postponed until end of month or...
Dates:
1814 October 14