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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

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Discusses a pamphlet to which Henry Lee alluded in his letter; mentions Thomas Jefferson's "unjustifiable aspersions" on John Marshall's conduct and principles; writes of his own and George Logon's experiences with the Revolutionary government of France; mentions the journal he kept in Paris. Original is located in the Marshall Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Photostat of Autograph Document. Incomplete. Original is located in the Library of U.S. Supreme Court, Washington D.C.

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Scope and Contents Certificate of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fauquier County dated 16 March 1961. Original is located in the Fauquier County Courthouse?

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Makes arrangements for the sale of Edward Carrington Marshall's bank shares; her brother Thomas Marshall fears that he will not win his election because he raised the clerk's fees.

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He was gratified by his complimentary comments on the speech Wilde sent him John Marshall; sends him Mr. Ingham's report on the relative value of gold and silver and Mr. White's reports on coins; mentions Mr. Jacob's work on the subject.

Scope and Contents Thanks him for sending him the first volume of the American Library of Useful Knowledge; the Librarian of Congress has asked John Marshall to help spend $5000 on law books for the library, and he asks Joseph Story to suggest titles; discusses Charles Mercer and the Bank Question and internal improvements in Virginia; the party guide The Enquirer is unable to make Mr. John Barbour "pull in the traces;" discusses national politics and the threat of nullification; comments upon the cholera...

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Has received and read his essay "A Congress of Nations for the Amicable Adjustments of National Differences;" Feels that its argument is well arranged and supported by applicable biblical quotations, but is also impracticable. See the November and December 1832 issue of The Comet.

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Is having difficulties selling his stock for him; there is a severe outbreak of cholera in Richmond; discusses the disease; is relieved to hear that he is restored to health and that John Harvie is getting better; discusses the disabling of his horse. Original is privately owned.

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Thanks him for his help in selecting titles for the congressional law library; discusses his choice of books; is gratified that his course on constitutional law at Harvard nears completion; shares his gloomy prospects of the country; "The case of the south seems to me to be desperate...The union has been prolonged thus far by miracles. I fear they cannot continue." Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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James Keith Marshall discusses how he sold his and Edward Carrington Marshall's stock; hopes his merchandising speculation will be successful; congratulates him on the birth of his daughter; has just returned from Mr. White's son's funeral, who died of cholera; discusses the disease. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Memorial written by John Marshall to his wife Mary Willis (Ambler) Marshall on the first anniversary of her death in which he quotes a poetic lament written by General John Burgoyne. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Thanks him for the dedication of his new book; congratulates him upon its completion; the Virginia legislature is in session; discusses Andrew Jackson's response to nullification and his party's reaction to it; writes of Virginia's relationship to South Carolina and the possibility of their joining in a southern confederacy; thanks him for a copy of Mr. Daniel Webster's speech; mentions Brother Justice Henry Baldwin's sickness. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society,...

Scope and Contents Encloses a power of attorney authorizing John Marshall to draw what is due Thomas on account of grandfather Colonel Thomas Marshall's halt pay; discusses Congress and the Nullification crisis; mentions Judge Henry Baldwin's misfortune and that Judge Smith Thompson is in town. Power of attorney granting John Marshall the right to draw the money due Thomas A. Marshall as heir to Colonel Thomas Marshall, Revolutionary War veteran entitled to the half pay pension; signed by Justice of the Peace...

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Returns his portfolio of drawings of Washington and pictures of Revolutionary Boston; recalls traveling to Richmond with him once. Original is located in the Illinois State Historical Library, Springfield, Illinois.

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Informs him that his son was accepted to West Point; does not think the Tariff bill or the bill concerning South Carolina's legislature will pass Congress.

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Received his letter of 27 April; discusses Mr. Edmund Pendleton; mentions a copy of a letter from Mr. Carr in the possession of Colonel John Nichols; Augustine Davis may have published it; Charles Carter's brother has written to Mr. Sujt in regards to it; discusses Mr. Edmund Pendleton, Thomas Jefferson, and the XYZ dispatch. Original is located in the Marshall Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Discusses Lt. Randolph's case, Mr. Watkin's case, the power of arrest, and the Judiciary Act; rejoices at the abridgement of his Commentaries for the public; discusses its place in colleges and universities. Original is located in the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Discusses the national fervor in France based upon the martial glory of Napoleon and demonstrated by the statue at the top of the column of Austerlitz in the Place de Vendome; compares Napoleon's popularity with the people to that of George Washington's, Hannibal's, and Ceasar's; all were "victims of the infernal machine," meaning party politics; discusses national politics and Martin Van Buren. Original is located in the Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.