The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
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Peyton Randolph was the second son Of sir
John Randolph. Kniakt. Kings Attnrney II
virginia early in the eighteenth century. he
had graduated At William and MARI ConeEe,
studied law at the Temple In London. was royal
Acknowledgement for Virginia and member oil
the House OF Burgesses: had rome 70 England
as q commissioner 70 sock redress OF eolonisi
grievances in 1854: marched at The head OF the
gentlemen associators." the lawyers OF VII
liamsburRh WHO went out intending 70 oriNe
the indians back to Fort D-quesne; was speaker
OF the Burgesses In 1866. President OF the Con
tinental Congress-. and. literally 10 HE LIES
end. was among the foremost OF the WORKING pa
triots " his day. OF him was said: He had
knowledge. temper. experiences. tndgment; 4
true Roman spirit" and was called by WASH
tngtnn my dearest friend"
Robert Carter Nichols q relative and close
friend OF jefferson. q lawyer OF James City
county and q Cnancery Judge In lTTs. was Tor
ten years Treasurer OF Virginia He said. when
he resigned the latter position: Il leave the
ofhcs OF Treasurer with clean hands. certainly
with empty ones" words made famous BY the
s,eaker'. ~well-kDown habits OF self-denylne
frugality In order that he might lavish his
means upon others. Two OF his i've sons.
George and Wilson Cary Nicholas. served with
distinction in the Revolutionary army. the lat
Ter III co hmh u y limS vi =
bodyguard. After the war Wilson Cary Sicbo-
las was In Congress-. In til" senate. md from
1914 TO 1917 in the chair OF the Governor Of
~;irSinia- George Nicholas. like his father and
brother q statesman VI saeacity and integrity.
moved 10 Kentucky. where be was the chief au-
thor Of the Constitution Of that State and its
first Attorney General. A third son. John.
was member OF Congress from virginia firm
1898 TO 1901. He removed 20 live IN Geneva.
n. y. and was q Senator OF that State from
1905 10 1909. Robert Carter Nicholas dAugh-
ter ANN married Edmund Randolph. Secretary
of State under Washing ION. In 1895.
cnAsruLr the ESD Feby. 1870
DIAN siR, ! shewed you the inciosed account when
last ! had the pleasure VI seeing you. and then We
proposed to settle II hereafter. but o. ! have great
occasion for some cash here. this currency. ! have
TAX en- the liberty 10 draw on you for thirty pounds
In favor OF Richard Lee esquire. which you will
obiige me much by paying. and the balance Of fiSo
] can accommodate ont OF the bills ! received
from you when they are sold NJ Philadelphia The
northern papers tell US that Gen. Clinton brought
600 men with him from Boston. and now. 10y the
spirited opposition given to him At n. York, it IL
probable ne is rome to Norfolk. As our troops.at
Williamsburg are At present 200 few 10 oppose thai
force AIDED ty the marines ana others from the
ships. 40 you not think Sir that II Will be = very
prudent measure In remove the Treasury 10 q place
of safety. and one printing press a, least. with the
recordsr
II our late voted B~ataiiions were down Alarmed.
we should lie in no danger. but rs IT ia. when they
can laad nj Burweis ferry a 30 quickly march to
Town | own. I think there viii be risk iu DELAYING
the removal / have mentioned too Ions.
1 have lnciosed the President p. North's motion
about repeating some OF the Acts. by which you
will see that instead Of iessening they are extend.
ing injury. and by the proceedings an the Irish Par.
they mean C. exert themselves against US
this summer. but in the meantime they wish TO
deiute & pat Us as much OF our quad a. possible.
! am. with great esteem. dear Sir your most If.
and obedient servant.