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Heard from Colonel Lambert that she was in her usual health; discusses the latest snowfall; dined with the minister of France and his wife, neither of whom could speak English; dined with Secretary of State Martin van Buren yesterday; saw Mr. Robinson yesterday who gave news of John Marshall's sister Elizabeth Colston and her family.

Scope and Contents Enjoyed calling on Mrs. Sedgwick, author of "Hope Leslie" today; the snow and ice has interrupted regular mail delivery from Richmond; they have lost their Marshal Ringold, whose being ousted from office will distress his family. On verso, John Marshall to Edward Carrington Marshall. Asks him to find a valuable 1776 English pamphlet on the Declaration of Independence which Mr. Storrs lent John Marshall and which he misplaced. Original is located in the University of Virginia,...

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John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia. Poem,

Scope and Contents Sent him a barrel of hams on the schooner King to be deposited with Fisher and Pewer of Boston; asks him what the "wise men in the East" think of the Cabinet upheaval; discusses arrangements for new quarters in Washington as the Justices will no longer be lodging with Mr. Brown; discusses the copy of Algernon Sianey "Letters.. .in Defence of Civil Liberty and against the Encroachments of Military Despotism," which John Marshall sent Joseph Story earlier; discusses possibility of war and the...

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Arrived yesterday; thanks her for the cushion she made him to ease his journey; discusses the visit of a niece. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Received his letter and hams; regrets that the Court is moving out of Mr. Brown's; would like to lodge with John Marshall and Judge Thompson; discusses the break-up of the cabinet, which was a surprise to him; thanks him for the Algernon Sidney pamphlet; informs him of the death of Story's 10 year old daughter.

Scope and Contents Received his letters of May 25 and 31 and adopted his opinions respecting admiralty jurisdiction; discusses arrangements for lodgings in Washington next winter and explains why he cannot do anything till he hears from Judge Henry Baldwin; sympathizes with him over the loss of his child; tells of his similar experiences; he also wrote a poem in the occasion of his child's death, which he would have enclosed, but it was lost. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston,...

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Thanks him for his letter of 9 September; has conversed with Judge Joseph Story about the Declaration of Independence; discusses John Quincy Adams's ideas about it and the constitutional principles of state sovereignty, secession, and nullification.

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Discusses his medical examination by Doctor Philip Syng Physick; will probably not see her again till he rides the circuit court 22 November; the gentlemen of the city, especially those of the bar, are painfully solicitous to show their respect; Mr. Peters and Dr. Gillespie press him to stay with them; gives directions for his crops to be tended to.

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The rains of the last several days have prevented Dr. Philip Syng Physick from operating; discusses preparations for his medical treatment; missed Cary Ambler's visit because he was sitting for a portrait; Edward Ambler is in town; received a letter from brother Joseph Story; mentions his diet.

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Discusses his medical treatment and Doctor Philip Syng Physick; Brother Justice Henry Baldwin is here; discusses the arrangements for the Justices' lodgings in Washington, either at Mrs. Peyton's or Mr. Peters'; explains why he did not think he would serve on the court at its next session; discusses his health and ailments of the past summer. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Mr. Giles will give news of his health; describes his ailment ("stones in the bladder") and the Doctor's examination; his operation by Doctor Philip Syng Physick has been delayed because of the weather; describes the Doctor and Marshall's accommodations; tell Major Ambler that his brothers Edward and Cary are in town. Original is privately owned.

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Heard of and congratulates him on successful operation; regards his health as "a matter of the highest national concernment..." On verso, John Marshall to Edward Everett, incomplete. Is flattered by his kind token; describes his tedious operation; thanks him for his letter.

Scope and Contents Learned from Mr. Peters that he was seriously indisposed; intends to leave for Richmond next week; discusses difficulties in their living arrangements; they will probably quarter with Ringold; Mr. William Johnson will live by himself, and John McLean will preserve his former position; Brother Henry Baldwin presides over the circuit court in session now in Philadelphia; describes his (John Marshall's) operation and medicine. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston,...

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Discusses the latest legal difficulties involving the Fairfax lands; his wife Mary Willis (Ambler) Marshall lies at death's door. Original is located in the Washington University, St. Louis, Missour