Box 3
Contains 12 Results:
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Joseph Story, Salem, Massachusetts, 1828 May 1
Did not have a chance to answer Mr. Chester Harding's letter asking what should be done with John Marshall's portrait; if he Chester Harding is in Boston, have him deliver it to you Joseph Story; asks Story to take care of it till Marshall can have it and his bust sent to Richmond; discusses how the Marylander misquoted him on the coming election; an epidemic has prevailed extensively in Richmond. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
John Randolph of Roanoke to John Marshall, 1828 March 6
Has received his letter and is grateful for his kind words; although the still burnt Kentucky Whiskey is nauseous to hispalate, "I can yet enjoy the aroma of an exquisite glass of Madeira, or Paxasete, or Burgundy and I doubt whether my head would have been more affected by a bottle of Clos Von gedt, capped with another of such silvery Champagne, than by your truly kind note."
John Marshall to unknown recipient, 1828 May 29
Discusses the recipient's proposed amendment to a bill before the House of Representatives concerning the U.S. Circuit Court System.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Willis Cowlin, James Sezer, and James Gray, Richmond, Virginia, 1828 June 28
Letter declining their honor of joining the Richmond and Manchester Sabbath School in a 4th of July procession, not because he does not believe in the principles inspiring it, but because he must leave town due to Mrs. Marshall's feeble health. The letter was probably written and signed by a secretary. Location of original is unknown.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to William B. Sprague, West Springfield, Massachusetts, 1828 July 22
Cannot satisfy his request to send him letters with autographs of the Virginian signers of the Declaration of Independence as they have not been preserved or contain private communications; has read and enjoyed the sermons he sent; discusses the nature of church and state in post-Revolutionary Virginia; gratified by Sprague's sermon on intemperance and gives his views on the subject.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to his son Thomas Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, Virginia, 1828 August 29
Discusses a land case concerning Mrs. Clarke and Mr. Swan, and Mr. Pollard; have no further communications with Swan as "he has no idea of...frank dealing"; Mr. Fiske wrote that he can lend money for Mrs. Carrington; please send down John Marshall's ponies with Charles Smith or Mr. Colston. Location of original is unknown.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Martin P. Marshall, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, 1828 September 2
Has just received Mr. Triplett's letter and is willing to allow him 20% commission on the money he may collect from the estate of Mr. Davies; discusses arrangements for drawing money on his (John Marshall's) account; asks him to pay costs incurred in the execution of the above matter; discusses election of General Andrew Jackson. Original is located in the William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to son Thomas Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, Virginia?, 1828 September 12
Makes arrangements to pay$1000 to Swan for a land purchase. Original is located in the University of Virginia?
Thomas Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, Virginia, to John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1828 September 26
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Joseph Story, Salem, Massachusetts, 1828 October 29
John Marshall, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1828 October 31
The case will not be finished till Saturday and Marshall will not be home till Tuesday; had a pleasant sail down the river to Norfolk; boards in a very agreeable house.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to "Mr. Librarian," Washington, D.C., 1828
Requests him to purchase two more copies of Joseph Story's three volume "Public and General Statutes passed by the Congress of the United States, 1789-1827" for the Supreme Court. Original is located in the Hampton L. Carson Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.