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Was lucky he came down on Tuesday, for he found his daughter Nancy ill, which has caused them to postpone their return to Weyanoke, Virginia; has done a little transferring for Father; has been playing chess with Mr. James Taylor of Norfolk; instructs his daughter Agnes to attend to her studies in Richmond; hopes Mary Willis (Ambler) Marshall's trip to Chickahominy did not fatigue her.

Scope and Contents Mentions changes made in the college government at Harvard College; complains of college life - "probably no life is so uninteresting to others as that of a merely literary man. An indolent collegian especially has nothing to say for himself..."; mentions his classes: Electricity, Astronomy, and Moral Philosophy; describes his "chums," Turner, Bonaparte, a nephew of the Emperor, Cheves, son of Langdon Cheves, Bruce, of Halifax County, and his cousin Birchett; discusses dining arrangements at...

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Document. Most of her bank stock is to be distributed to her children and their children, although she leaves five bank shares for her "faithful friend and house keeper Mrs. Francis Martyr" and her daughter Anne and ten dollars a year in perpetuity to the school for orphan children established by the Ladies of Richmond. Including Typewritten Copy of Autograph Document. 1 page.

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Discusses the publication of the last Census and its effects on Congressional apportionment; discusses railroads and canals; writes of abolition in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties, Virginia.

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Informs her of her brother Thomas Marshall's accident in Baltimore and of his impending death; Father John Marshall has rallied from his severe cold, but does not continue to improve; he has taken cold again, is feeble, and has no appetite; he apprehends the worst.

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Describes the weather; Mrs. Mayo has the gout; Mary Archer and family are well; Margaret and Agnes Douthat are with her; Robert Pickett said nothing about paying back the loan; discusses his daughters' lessons under Mr. Daley; gives directions for the farm; writes of General Jaquelin Harvie; discusses arrangements for her Christmas trip and for her slaves; asks about his daughters Claudia and Maria Willis.

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Writes a favorable recommendation for Dr. J. W. Leach who has resided in Fauquier County a few years and practiced medicine "with success and usefulness," but who desires to move to the city to "improve his fortunes and educate his children." Including Autograph Note Signed from Daniel Webster to Mr. Bell, recommending A.J. Marshall.

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Tells Edward to draw on his money at the Valley Bank of Winchester and send $10 to Raleigh Edward at Lexington and the rest to William Leigh. Includes Elizabeth Colston's will; bequeaths her slaves and other worldly possessions to her children and granD.C.hildren. 4 pages.

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Scope and Contents Includes an engraving of a spread-eagled American bald eagle bearing a lyre with the motto "Nunc Sidera Ducit" surrounded by thirteen stars; also bears the seal of the Department of State; the passport stamps show that Harvie visited France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Spain, Algeria, Rome, Naples, and Germany from May 1858 to March 1859.

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Describes railroad travel in Virginia; discusses his visit in Richmond; mentions Colonel Mason's and Governor John B. Floyd's efforts at arousing sentiment for immediate secession; mentions prices of railroad tickets.

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Secretary of War of the Confederate States of America Leroy Pope Walker certifies that Frank G. Rutfin has been appointed a Captain in the Subsistence Department of the Provisional Army. Acceptance and oath of Frank G. Rutfin signed in Richmond before James Ellett, Notary Public, on 19 August 1861.

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An Appeal addressed to the Ladies of Virginia and signed by Mrs. M. H. Mactarland, Mrs. Frank G. Ruttin Ellen S. (Harvie) Ruffin, Miss Catherine H. Myers, Mrs. F. E. Nelson, Mrs. N. B. Gwathney, and Mrs. M. Stewart Walker, asking for their assistance in relief work among wounded soldiers.

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Receipt for taxes paid by Frances G. Rutfin at Richmond, Virginia, on lands in Chesterfield County, Virginia

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Thanks her for writing to him in Miss Harvie's behalf and for granting him an extension; the publishers will finish the reproducing within three weeks at which time he will return the miniature to her aunt; distressed to hear of Anne Harvie's death.

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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.