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Indenture signed by Thomas, Lord Fairfax leasing lands in the Manor of, Leeds in Fauquier County, Virginia to John Dearing. 30 November 1771. Another indenture signed by Fairfax leasing land in the Manor of Leeds to William Seth. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Governor Patrick Henry of Virginia grants to George Washington, assignee of Baynes Carter, a 148 acre tract of land on Reed Creek in Henry County, Virginia

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Governor Patrick Henry appoints Richard Richards Ensign of the 4th Company of the Sussex Regiment of Virginia militia . Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Land grant to Walter Graham and John James for land in Fayette County, Virginia (now West Virginia), signed by Governor Beverley Randolph. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Bill of Lading for 311 barrels of flour to Norfolk, Virginia, on the ship Dolphin. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Does not view the consequences of their success in the election of 1800 in as favorable a light as John Page does; speculates on what would have been the result of the election had there been no contest between the "two Gentlemen who stood highest," Jefferson and Burr, and if Charles Cotesworter Pinckney or John Adams had opposed Jefferson; speculates on the "presumption" of the Federalist view that should "no election...take place, Mr. Adams is, under the Constitution, to continue in office...

Scope and Contents Since John Randolph is not long for this world, is anxious to settle his affairs; "should you decide upon a settlement south of Phil[adelphi]a (which God forbid) I am desirous that you should fix yourself as soon as possible on the plantation below the mouth of little Roanoke...[Bizarre Plantation?];" John Randolph's infirmity has prevented him from giving the estate the requisite attention, and it is much encumbered with debt; discusses his failing health: "there is something radically...

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Captain George Hunter, commander of the 60th Regiment of the Virginia Militia, appoints John E. Barker Sergeant and Officer of the Guard detailed to conduct 60th Regiment absentees back to camp. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Thanks him for compliance with his request "thru our mutual friend Mr. John Marshall"; will write soon; sends paper for Captain Brown.

Scope and Contents Comments on events in Washington which instill "deep regret and surprize"; mentions the election in Kentucky; says the antimasonic excitement will likely be "troublesome" but he will not get involved in it; has not heard from Mr. Hammond for a long time but does not distrust him but disagrees over the issue of the representation of Ohio in the Baltimore Convention; glad to hear of James F. Conover's professional prospects. Original is located in the University of Virginia, Charlottesville,...

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Discusses the case of Randolph being heard by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Barbour.

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Chief Justice John Marshall died in Philadelphia last Monday, perfectly in his senses to the last; the news reached here only this morning, and his remains at 4 p.m.; describes the funeral procession. Original is located in the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.

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Encloses the diploma of the historical Institute of France which just elected John Marshall a member on Henry Lee's recommendation; describes Marshall's election to that society.

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Is happy about her recovery; quotes Shakespeare; describes his own health; writes of his political campaigning in King and Queen, King William, and Hanover counties, Virginia; describes her old neighborhood and farm, now occupied by Fleetwood Academy; discusses George Haskins situation, mentioning his lack of slaves; gossips about affairs in King and Queen County; discusses the unusual weather; tells an Irish joke; discusses Henry Clay's tariff.