Box 10
Contains 98 Results:
Archibald Woods, Wheeling Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia to Josias Thompson, 1818 August 20
Josias Thompson, Triadelphia, West Virginia, 1818 September 16
Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. "You may shew your teeth but cannot bite."
Archibald Woods to Josias Thompson, Superintendent, Cumberland Road, 1818 September 21
States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. "This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time." Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.
Advertisement of a runaway slave belonging to Archibald Woods, 1818 October 3
Description of him and his clothing.
George Paull to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia, 1818 October 8
Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.
William Wickham, John C. Whiden, Ben Gassaway to Archibald Woods, 1818 October 9
Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. "Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at."
John W. Lee, Sheriff, Monroe County, Indiana, to Archibald Woods, 1818 October 20
Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.
Zacharias Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, ? to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, 1818 October 23
Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.
Daniel Steenrod to Archibald Woods, 1818 November 4
Concerns a disputed account for hauling.
Joseph Spencer, Wood County, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 November 7
Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.
Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, to Joseph Spencer, Marietta, Ohio, 1818 November 16
Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.
Zacharias Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, 1818 November 19
Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.
Archibald Woods to John G. Jackson, Washington City, D.C., 1818 November 23
Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.
Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 7
Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. "The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past."
Benjamin Ruggles, Washington, D.C., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 8
Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.
Thomas P. Rau, Morgantown, West Virginia to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 9
Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.
George Paull, Columbus, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 15
Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. "Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will."
William Robertson, Clerk of Council, Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County West Virginia, 1818 December 17
Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.
James Leffler, Richmond, Virginia? to Shannon Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, 1818 December 17
Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.
James Pindall, Washington City, D.C. to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 21
Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.
George Paull, Columbus, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 23
John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. "Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family."
Benjamin Ruggles, Washington, D.C., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 26
Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.
Thomas Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1818 December 26
Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.