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John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia probably to Thomas Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia, undated
Has had some difficulty weighing and selling his Parkinson breed of hogs because they were too large and their meat is not sweet enough; discusses purchases made for him, Mary, Fanny Burwell, and Maria Willis according to his directions; is surprised at the magnitude of his Thomas Marshall's debts; lectures on paying them off.
John Adams, Quincy, Massachusetts, to John Marshall, Washington, D.C., 1806 July 17
Takes no offense at Marshall's printing of Adams's letters to General Washington in Marshall's biography of Washington; in detailing the events of the last years of Washington's life, Marshall "will run the gauntlet between two influential factions, armed with scorpions...;" but such an investigation must be made; comments upon Adams appointing General Washington to head of the army. Original is privately owned.
John Wickham, Washington, D.C., to John Marshall, Washington, D.C., 1821 November 25
Asks him to join him at dinner on Tuesday at 4 o'clock.
John Lowell, Roxbury, Massachusetts, to John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1823 October 25
Discusses libels against his father, John Lowell, and against himself; encloses letters to editors printed in local papers in defense.
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to John Lowell, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1823 November 6
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."
John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to John Randolph, Washington, D.C., 1824 January 17
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.
John Sergeant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1825 December 6
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.
John Randolph of Roanoke to John Marshall, Washington, D.C., undated
Discusses the last letter which John Randolph sent to John Marshall. Original is located in the John Marshall House, Richmond, Virginia.
Introduction of John N. Dalton, Hotel John Marshall, Richmond, 1977 March 7
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.
John Marshall Bicentennial--Marshall-Wythe Blackstone Ceremonies Part 1, 2, and 3, September 25, 1954
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
John Marshall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1796 February 3
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.
Thomas Marshall, Buckpond, Woodford County, Kentucky, to "Son" John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1796 September 9
John Marshall Washington, D.C. to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1800 August 8
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1800 August 20
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1817 February 14
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1818 February 16
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1821 February 26, 1821 March 26
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1824 February 23
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1824 March 23
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1825 February 8
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1825 February 27
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1829 February 1
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1829 February 19
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Mary Willis (Ambler) "Polly" Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, 1829 February 28
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.
John Marshall, Washington, D.C., to Thomas Marshall, Oak Hill, Fauquier County, Virginia, 1829 March 20
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.