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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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.

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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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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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A letter from Ro. Saunders to James Lee, which appears to be dated November 30, but has no accompanying year. Saunders writes to say that he will grant Lee’s request.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

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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Receipt, signed by Ro. Anderson, for $31.00 from James Lee for payment to Mutual Assurance Society for Edward Teagle. Dated January 22, 1833.

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Legal document submitted to Williamsburg Hustings Court. A summary of the estate of Edward Teagle and verification of the accuracy of James Lee's handling of the estate. Signed by William McMoody Ths. Geachy, and dated October 27, 1834.

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Agreement of Teagle’s creditors to wait for payment until estate is settled. No date.

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...

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.

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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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.

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A receipt received by one of the Teagle brothers, Henry, William, or Frederick, for his part of the Teagle estate, $67.00. Issued by James Lee, administrator of the estates of his father Edward and his brother Edwin.

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Two-page deposition of Samuel Griffin taken at the Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia. Deposition concerns what Griffin knows of the history and character of Peyton Southall and Robert H. Waller (both then deceased) and especially of the nature of their relationship. They were related by marriage, but had a relationship that was “never very friendly.”