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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.

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 December 25, 1826, from George W. Trice. Although the recipient of the letter is not named, references in the message suggest that they are friend of James Lee in Williamsburg. Trice claims he is “master of seven different kinds of hand writing,” and he illustrates two variations of handwriting in this letter.

Scope and Contents A letter, dated January 22, 1834, from John Page addressed to Edwin A. Teagle, Esquire, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Page apologizes for not responding sooner. He writes, “The violence of Party Spirit, I believe, has alienated some of my friends from me, and ill health has alienated me in a great measure from the world, but as long as I breathe I shall desire the friendship of the good and shall grieve to lose the regard of those I once esteemed, whilst I trust my conduct both in public and in...

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A letter, dated July 24, 1835, from Philip Ludwell Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Edwin Teagle, on board the U.S.S. Constitution. Lee mentions that Teagle is bound for France and probably the Mediterranean Sea, and he writes of the many educational experiences before Teagle. He updates Teagle with recent marriage announcements and asks Teagle if he can use his trunk, assuring him that he will put it in order and take care of its contents.

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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

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A letter, dated March 12, 1837, from Repiton in Wilmington, North Carolina to James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia. Repiton writes to Lee with news but mainly to ask for a letter of reference to help pave the way for him to marry. The friends and family of his fiancée object to their marriage because Repiton is not yet well known in Wilmington.

Scope and Contents A letter, dated September 4, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Louisa C. Lee in Hampton, Virginia. James approves Louisa’s plan to stay in Hampton, the advantages being that she can get word about Emeline twice a day and can move quickly to get Emeline’s home should she wish to make the trip. James fears that if Emeline “is brought up contrary to her inclination, she would live but a very little while—should she die in Norfolk (which God forbid) we must do the best we can...

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An undated letter from John Goodall in Bellefield to James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia. Goodall asks about the health of the Lee family, including Louisa and “young Ludwell.”

Scope and Contents A letter, dated September 30, 1845, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Louisa C. Lee. James reports that her letter came to him by way of Mr. Stephen Wright, who also brought a dish. He compliments Wright’s “deportment” and calls him “polite and conciliating.” Their daughter, Virginia, and Cordelia are still with him and will be for a while yet, which is fine with him. He includes instructions for how to spend the money he has sent and some news of the town including word of Willis...

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Inventory of household goods of the estate of Edward Teagle, deceased. Written by James Lee and dated January 24, 1834.

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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Bundle of vouchers detailing expenses incurred by Peter Louis Teagle, ward of James Lee.

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A letter, dated March 1, 1830, from Susan Teagle, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressed to her son Edwin August Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Susan complains of a severe cough that she fears will turn into “consumption.” She writes that other family members are well, and she tells Edwin that his friend William Sands will be visiting Edwin on this way to New Orleans. She comments on the scarcity and price of butter.