Scope and Contents A letter, dated June 8, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to his wife Louisa Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. James’s first two paragraphs are heavy hearted. He thinks back to his earlier life when he looked forward to having his children near him to make his old age happier and more comfortable, “but he is gone.” The “he” here is presumed to be the Lees’ son Philip Ludwell Lee. Towards the end of the letter, James praises Virginia, the “only surviving pledge of our early love,” for...

Scope and Contents A letter, dated June 13, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Emeline Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee begins with concern for Teagle’s health: “To see those cheeks, which, but a few months ago, were decorated with the hue and loveliness of the rose, highlighted and informed by an innocent and playful vivacity, now pale and wan, and shaded with melancholy, awakens all the powerful energies of sympathy, and causes the tears of pity and sorrow, to fall afresh from my grief-dimmed...

Scope and Contents A letter, dated June 27, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Miss Emeline H. Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee mentions that the property of Emeline’s brother, Edwin, was purchased for $50 by her Uncle William. James says he would have purchased the property had he known. He will, however, contact William and offer $70 and give the property to Emeline. He then refers to a second letter from her that just arrived with which he is very pleased. He compliments her on her...

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A letter, dated August 15, 1838, from George W. Trice, King William County, Virginia, to James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia. Trice petitions Lee’s help with a legal issue. He needs some additional information to resolve accounts. Trice is clearly frustrated by Lee’s failure to respond to a previous request. He wants to know about the amount due in this case.

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A letter, dated August 22, 1838, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Emeline H. Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee writes of the logistics of his trip. He also mentions Emeline having had several courses of the medication she is now taking and expresses his anxiety over her illness. He asks about [Peter?] and says, “Tell him that I exact of every gentleman a fulfilment of his promise—I shall keep a sharp lookout for him on Saturday night.”

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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A fragment of a letter, dated December 10, 1838, from James Lee, Williamsburg, Virginia, to his wife Louisa. James writes of “grief and sorrow.”

Scope and Contents A letter, dated October 15, 1839, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Louisa C. Lee in Norfolk, Virginia. James tells Louisa that the letter and bandbox she sent arrived and that their daughter Virginia is very pleased with the frock. He is pleased to hear that she is well and approves of her plan to delay her return home because there is “such an influx of students, every day, to render it unpleasant in traveling, in the Hack, from Jamestown to Williamsburg.” He also fears a “spell...

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A letter, dated September 11, 1840, from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Louisa C. Lee. James reports to Louisa the news of the death of his friend Captain James Davis. He describes the grief of Davis’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Bingham, and his wife, unnamed. James writes that Doctor Teachy believes Davis died of an “apopletic fit.”

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Undated page of notes from or for a class in rhetoric or logic. Handwriting similar to James Lee’s.

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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.”

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An undated letter from John Page to Edwin Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Page writes with news and advice on morality.

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An undated fragment of a letter inviting “Miss Lee,” perhaps Louisa Lee, to visit Mrs. Johnston “Thursday evening at six o’clock.”

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A letter missing its date. A reference to the loss of the Lee’s “sainted son” perhaps indicates this letter is from the summer of 1838, around the time of Philip Ludwell Lee’s death. The letter includes mention of local news about a court case involving some enslaved people.

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An undated letter, presumably from James Lee to Louisa Lee, that appears to be missing its first page. The sender references Emeline and the symptoms of her illness, including nighttime fevers and difficulties breathing.

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An undated letter from James Lee in Williamsburg, Virginia to Emeline Teagle in Norfolk, Virginia. Lee says Louisa Lee, his wife and Teagle’s aunt, has returned safely to Williamsburg but will visit Teagle again soon. Lee reprimands Emeline for going on a long walk and hurting her feet and legs. He asks why she would not write a letter to him.

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...

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...

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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Draft of an accounting record for an unknown account. Undated.

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Statement from Jesse Cole, W. W. Vest, and Benj. Hasford, requested by James Lee, to determine the cost of caring for Edwin Teagle between August 15, 1837 and April 29, 1838 when he died of pulmonary consumption. They determined that cost to be $20.00 a month to provide the special care Teagle required. Statement dated 1838.