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Discusses libels against his father, John Lowell, and against himself; encloses letters to editors printed in local papers in defense.

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Received his letters of 25 and 28 October and was astonished to learn that he feels Marshall deliberately and unnecessarily "altered expressions which would be construed into the imputation of a crime..., against a gentleman..."; there was no evidence in the cases decision that Lowell's testimony was disregarded or discredited-- "the opinion speaks for itself."

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Thanks him for the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. Original is located in the University of Virginia on deposit at John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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In response to John Marshall's requests in his last letter, John Sergeant is enclosing copies of Mr. Giles' speech found in Dunlap and Claypoole's 16 December 1796 paper and in the Aurora of the 15th sources located at the (?) Library; and germane to his biography of Washington.

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Discusses the last letter which John Randolph sent to John Marshall. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Boxes 17-24. arranged chornologially: This series contains Godwin's official speeches, as well as other formal speeches made as a private citizen from 1957 through 1977. Although Godwin was a popular speaker prior to 1957, especially during his active participation in Ruritan National and early days in the General Assembly, no copies of speeches given during that period have survived.

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One reel-to-reel audiotape of the John Marshall Bicentennial Blackstone Ceremonies (Parts 1, 2 & 3), held at The College of William and Mary. Principal speakers at the ceremony were Federal Judge David A. Pine, Prof. A. Goodhart and Lloyd Wright. Tape length is 1 hour and 30 minutes with speed 3 3/4 ips. Acc. 1980.31

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Has just arrived safely in Philadelphia, and waits impatiently for the arrival of Mr. Alexander Campbell before considering a British debts case; John Marshall's own case may not be taken up; mentions attending the theatre and compares Philadelphia's favorite actress, Mrs. Marshall, to Richmond's Mrs. Anne West Bignall; has not yet heard from his brother, James Markham Marshall; sends greetings to his children.

Scope and Contents Upset at the news of Rawleigh Colston's loss, and of the postponement of John Marshall's visit to Buckpond, stating "the thoughts of seeing you once more...is a principle means of keeping me alive"; is pleased with his son's "part...in the present Storm"; would like to see his grandsons but fears the journey would tax their youthful constitutions; discusses his potential bequests of his property to the family; mentions he has paid taxes on John Marshall's military land, but not on that which...

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Has received her letter of August 5 and is pleased with her account of the children's behavior; approves of her sending the boys "upcountry;" Thomas Marshall's last letter contained no news of her health.

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Has just returned from a visit to Mt. Vernon where the widowed Mrs. Washington appeared "tolerably cheerful;" hopes Polly would "show more firmness" as a widow; pleased with his young son, Jacqueline's, last letter and hopes his schooling with Mr. Burns will continue.

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Discusses the Washington social life; is impressed with the French minister and his wife; William Wirt arrived yesterday but he brought no letters; warns her to take enough blankets to arm herself against the intense cold when she goes to Chickahominy on February 21.

Scope and Contents Has read in Jaquelin[Marshall's last letter news of her ill health, and advises her not to expose herself to the cold in her fears of being too warm; he is in good health and is busily employed. Letter on verso from John Marshall, to his son John, discussing farm matters, and asking him to receive the overseer's letter concerning such things as preparing the soil with plaster of paris, grubbing, cutting, and burning; does not want him to send packages by post, but by private conveyance if...

Scope and Contents A letter of James Keith Marshall's informed John Marshall of her return from Chickahominy; hopes that the celebrations of the 22nd did not disturb her too much; Judge Bushrod Washington is not well; John Marshall is very busy at Court; dines out frequently and eats too much; does not attend the continual gay parties in Washington. Including letter on verso from John Marshall to his son James Keith Marshall, asking about the health of Jacob, one of the slaves; tells him to purchase as much...

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Was uneasy that she heard of his accident before his letter reached her; his fall has kept him from court longer than he had expected; feels pain only when he moves; doctors say he is mending faster than they had expected; is treated with a great deal of kindness and attention; wives of the cabinet members call on him; passes the long hours of the night by thinking of her and their early life together.

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Will soon return to Richmond by steamboat; makes arrangements to have his servant, Oby, meet him at the dock to carry his portmanteau; is not able to use his arm; was surprised to see John and Elizabeth Alexander Marshall, who were in town because the boat on which they traveled was being repaired, and they were making their way to Baltimore by stage.

Scope and Contents Reached Washington yesterday and paid his accustomed visit to the President; Marshall occupies the same room as last year; neither Judge William Johnson or Joseph Story has arrived, and Thomas Todd is close to death; the roads were so good for the winter, he was glad he did not take the steamboat; rode from Hanover Courthouse to Fredericksburg with a Mrs. (Booth) Stone; dined with his aunt Keith on Sunday; his nephew, William Marshall, visited him on Saturday; hopes that Mr. Picket has...

Scope and Contents Has received letters from his son and from his nephew, George, and has learned of the marriage of his John Marshall nephew, Edward Colston, who has moved to Honeywood, Berkeley County, Virginia; asks her to inform Mr. Cole that he John Marshall has received his new black suit, and that George Kremer will soon print "a most scurrilous piece of abuse against Henry Clay," an anonymous letter in the Columbia Observer accusing him of bargaining with John Quincy Adams to give his support in the...

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The sick Supreme Court judges have arrived; he continues his morning walks; they dined with the President and Mrs. John Quincy Adams on Friday; discusses their feelings on Andrew Jackson's election; Jackson is expected in the city in a fortnight; mentions Mrs. Jackson's death; discusses John Marshall's dinner invitations; tell Mr. (Call or Cole) the secretaries are sick, and Henry Clay caught a cold by attending the colonization society; discusses the upcoming inauguration.

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Encloses a letter to be sent to Mr. Payne; imagines that Oby has carried out the clover seed from the cellar; received news from his son James Keith Marshall that she was not well; has written to his son, Thomas Marshall, in a feeble attempt to console him on the death of his wife Margaret; receive news from Jaquelin Marshall of his new son, Jaquelin Jr.

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Has had no news of her and is worried; discusses her delicate health; received news from his son Edward Carrington Marshall who grieves for his brother Thomas's loss; received a serious and very religious letter from Thomas, who is much occupied with his children and superintends his son John's education. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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Answers his letter of 21 February; is pleased that he has turned to religion and reason in handling his grief in losing his wife; is glad that he has kept John at hand instead of sending him to Princeton; an epidemic has hit the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, and a son of General Jones is dying of the fever; Washington is full of office-sickness; discusses the spoils system. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.

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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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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.