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...

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Legal document, dated July 1, 1824, serving as a witness statement that Thomas Trice, then guardian of George W. Trice, sent him $15 on June 6, 1824. The witness was Leroy H. Trice.

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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.

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A record of payment, 1827, issued by "Capt. Haines Lee," to James Lee of cash or goods worth $45.00 for "Board and Tuition" of son George Lee and daughter [E...?] Lee.

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Titled, "Prayer to be used at any time in private." At the end of the document: "Written by Edwin Augustus Teagle this 1st day of February, 1827."

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A handwritten statement ("bond on demand") saying that Edward Teagle owes James Lee $97.42. Dated September 23, 1829.

Scope and Contents A letter, dated May 27, 1830, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressed to Susan Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Lee says that he is pleased to hear she arrived in Portsmouth safely. He writes that the “Hustings Court of Williamsburg” met yesterday but did not deal with the estate of Mr. Teagle, so things will remain the same at least until the June court session. Lee reports that Susan’s household affairs are managed well by Miss Margaret, and he affirms that he will continue to be a...

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A letter, dated July 25, 1830, from John Page to Edwin Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Page writes that he is glad to hear Edwin is well and that his “writing and style” have improved. He sends along greetings from his mother and Mr. Lee. He talks about being busy with court business and mentions that “the Chancery Court is still sitting and the Hustings Court meets tomorrow.”

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A letter, dated July 25, 1831, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, to his wife Louisa Lee, Hampton, Virginia. James writes that he is glad Louisa arrived safely in Hampton and that she has had a good stay with his friend Russell. He adds that Henry manages Louisa’s affairs with “tolerable skill and economy.” He asks her to let him know when she plans to return so he can make arrangements.

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...

Scope and Contents A letter, dated April 3, 1834, from Philip Ludwell Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to his cousin Edwin A. Teagle in New York, New York. Lee expresses amazement that Edwin was in Baltimore but now in New York “with only a few dollars in your pocket. So the whole matter is a riddle to me.” Lee gives news of girls who are married and not and says of the girl he is seeing: “I am paying my addresses to Miss Mary Waller.” He adds postscript about a “very large and beautiful organ in the Episcopal...

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A letter, dated May 14, 1834, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressed to “Capt. Chapman” of the Steamboat P. Henry “off Jamestown Virginia.” Lee introduces to Chapman his wife, Louisa, and “little daughter,” Virginia, who are on their way to Norfolk.

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A letter, dated July 20, 1835, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Louisa Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. James informs Louisa that “except [for] occasional affections of the bowels” he has been in “pretty good health” since she has left. He mentions that “Louisa and Katy go off on Thursday next with their owners….” He promises to next write a letter to Virginia, his daughter.

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A letter, dated July 22, 1835, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia, to his “dear Daughter,” presumably Virginia Lee, in Norfolk, Virginia. James gives news of family and friends and expresses his love for his daughter. He writes, “Aunt Louisa and Katy are going away tomorrow: they send their love to you and your mother, and bid you both farewell forever.” This news perhaps concerns enslaved individuals hired out by the Lee family.

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A letter fragment, dated [July?] 1835, presumably from Philip Ludwell Lee to his father, James Lee. From what is legible, it seems that Philip is somewhere along the James River. He mentions the family he is staying with and the friends he visits He writes that he spends evenings with “Mr Riley” smoking “segars” and tells his father that Mr. Riley regrets him not being there to smoke with them.

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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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A letter, dated July 27, 1835, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Philip Ludwell Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. James Lee begins his letter by expressing his pleasure at knowing that his family is well. He asks Philip if he has yet traveled to Old Point and the Navy Yard. James expresses hope that his “heart” has not “been soiled by any one of those vices which invariably infest commercial towns.” He tells Philip that if he or his mother need money to send word to him.

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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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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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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 File:

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 File:

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 File:

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 April 15, 1836, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Louisa Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. Louisa is in Norfolk with their son, presumably Philip Ludwell Lee, who is ill. It is possible that their son has tuberculosis, as James writes, “the nature of his disease requires that he should keep his body in an erect posture.” James expresses concern for him and for Louisa. He mentions Emeline and how well she is managing the garden and house in Williamsburg.

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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.