Scope and Contents Has seen in the papers discussions between his brother Johnson(?) and Timothy Pickering respecting Count Pulaski and the Battle of Germantown; "with the exception of Judge Peters, yourself, & Mr. Wolcott I can scarcely find any person who was conspicuous on the great theatre of our country when I first began to mix in public affairs;" asks if he will travel south to Washington; discusses George Washington and his firmness of character. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical...

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Encloses a check on the bank of Winchester for $600 to be endorsed to Mr. Smith; was surprised that the sale of the land was $200 less than he thought; Alexander Marshall informed him John Marshall that he settled $200 which he owed him with Mr. Smith; finished cutting his wheat and rye last week; his corn has suffered from the cold wet spring and now from drought; discusses weather and crop pests.

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Discusses the science of agriculture and whether or not it should be taught at a university. Location of original is unknown.

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Has read the review which will be published in the forthcoming January 1828 edition of the North American Review of John Marshall's History of the Colonies; encloses a copy of it; hopes to meet him in January and introduce Mrs. Story to him.

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Has received his flattering letter and biography of him and warmly expresses his gratitude; accommodations for Mrs. Story may be had at Mr. Rapine's in Washington; discusses the present contest for the Presidency; fears that "our constitution is not to be so long lived as its real friends have hoped."

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Has received his letter expressing his interest in the position of the clerk of the Supreme Court; the applicants are numerous and worthy; recalls their former acquaintance, and is confident in his competence, but wants to make such an important appointment "without any pre-engagements." Original is located in the Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.

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Replies to his letter recommending Mr. Randall for the vacant office in the Clerkship of the Supreme Court; discusses his feelings regarding the appointment; has been having trouble with famine and drought. Original is located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Discusses marriage arrangements of his son Edward Carrington Marshall with the Judge's daughter.

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Apologizes for his last letter of 15 September 1826; did not realize that Fay was opposed to Edward Carrington Marshall's marriage to Fay's daughter; "I hope Edward has received notice of your decision... It will be [a] kindness to awaken him as soon as possible from the dreams of happiness in which he has been too long indulging."

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Has finally discovered the letters in the Aurora from 23 October to 5 November 1795 written by the "Calm Observer" relating to the charge of illegal payment of the President's salary and the replies thereto by Alexander Hamilton and O. Wolcott; these were not written by William Branch Giles; Judge Bushrod Washington had to break up his court because of ill-health.

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Has received his letter by Mr. Doddridge; apologizes for any inconvenience which may be caused by the disposal of the letters of recommendation which the recipient sent by Mr. Rowan and Colonel Johnson.

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Discusses legal principles involved in the Fairfax lands case. Original is located in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Thanks him for a copy of his speech on "retrenchment and reform;" intended to call on him, but the pressure of official duties and the indolence of age have prevented it. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Must decline his invitation to be his companion on the Potomac because of his ill health; Mr. Sheppherd has given a good account of "our Jacobin Banker's Clerk"; discusses Sheppherd's and the clerk's lives.

Scope and Contents Begs him to accept his portrait painted by Mr. Chester Harding in Washington as a token of his sincere and affectionate friendship; will not send it to Richmond until Mr. Horatio Greenough casts his bust; enjoyed a pleasant trip from Washington to Richmond where he has seen none but his family since his return; the spirit of party is extremely bitter, but he plans to leave for the upper country; had one of Joseph Story's fish yesterday; received news from Mr. McGruder of the loss of John...

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Takes the liberty to write him; regrets that it was necessary for John Marshall to announce publicly his feelings on the election, because it will not subject him to the abuse of the partisans. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.