Archibald Woods Papers, 1777-1893, 1783-1846. (2024)

Inventory of the Archibald Woods Papers 1777-1893, 1783-1846

A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Collection Number Mss. 65 W87

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Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Archibald Woods Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

Gift: 2,674 items, 11 May 1940.
Gift: 101 items, 2 January 1942.

Biographical/Historical Information

A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.

Scope and Content Information

Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson.

Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion.

There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically by date.

Index Terms

Family Names:

• Baker family.
• Morgan family.

Persons:

• Barber, Levi.
• Call, Daniel, 1765 (ca.)-1840.
• Doddridge, Philip, 1773-1832.
• Johnson, Chapman, 1779-1849.
• Lee, Henry, 1756-1818.
• Pindall, James, 1783 (ca.)-1825.
• Ruggles, Benjamin, 1783-1857.
• Sheffey, Daniel, 1770-1830.
• Tyler, John, 1790-1862.
• Wilson, George Washington, b. 1807.
• Wilson, Thomas, 1765-1826.
• Wilson, Edgar Campbell, 1800-1860.

Subjects:

• Cholera--United States.
• Marriage--United States.
• Virginia--Militia--History--War of 1812.
• Banks and banking--United States--History.
• Slavery-- West Virginia-- History.
• Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794.

Geographical Names:

• Indiana--History.
• Kentucky--History.
• Ohio--History.
• Belmont County (Ohio)--History.
• Cumberland Road.
• Monroe County (Ohio)--History.
• Northwest, Old-- History.
• Ohio County (W. Va.)-- History.
• Saint Louis (Mo.)--History.
• Wheeling (W.Va.)--History.
• Woodsfield (Ohio)-- History.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

• Archibald Woods.
• Barber, Levi.
• Benjamin Ruggles,
• Call, Daniel, 1765 (ca.)-1840.
• Chapman Johnson,
• Daniel Call ,
• Daniel Sheffey,
• Doddridge, Philip, 1773-1832.
• Edgar Campbell Wilson,
• George Washington Wilson,
• Henry Lee,
• James Pindall,
• John Tyler,
• Johnson, Chapman, 1779-1849.
• Lee, Henry, 1756-1818.
• Levi Barber,
• Philip Doddridge,
• Pindall, James, 1783 (ca.)-1825.
• Ruggles, Benjamin, 1783-1857.
• Sheffey, Daniel, 1770-1830.
• Thomas Wilson,
• Tyler, John, 1790-1862.
• Wilson, George Washington, b. 1807.
• Wilson, Thomas, 1765-1826.
• Wilson, Edgar Campbell, 1800-1860.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

• Indiana--History.
• Kentucky--History.
• Ohio--History.
• Belmont County (Ohio)--History.
• Cumberland Road.
• Monroe County (Ohio)--History.
• Northwest, Old-- History.
• Ohio County (W. Va.)-- History.
• Saint Louis (Mo.)--History.
• Wheeling (W.Va.)--History.
• Woodsfield (Ohio)-- History.

Folder 1

Appointment of Andrew Woods as sheriff of Botetourt County, Virginia, signed by Patrick Henry, 18 October 1777.

1 page. Pst. of PD.

Folder 2

Deed for sale of 440 acres of land in Kentucky County [Kentucky] by Julius Saunders to Andrew Woods, recorded by Levi Todd, 7 April 1779.

2 pages. Pst. of PD.

Folder 3

Certificate of land patent to Abraham Vanmetre for 1400 acres of land in Yohogania County [Pennsylvania], signed by Francis Peyton, Phil[ip] Pendleton and Joseph Holmes and witnessed by Sam[ue]l Irwin. Entered with H. Crawford S[urveyor] Y[ohogania] County, 3 February 1780.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 4

Bill of sale from James halters to Archi[bald] Woods, witnessed by And[re]w Woods, 4 August 1783.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 5

Bond of James halters to Archi[bald] Woods, 15 September 1783.

1 page. ADS.

Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the [US] Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by And[re]w Woods and Alley [?] McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.

Folder 6

Memorandum of an agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods and George Stricker, 29 December 1783.

1 page. ACy of AD.

Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.

Folder 7

Land grant to Andrew and Archibald Woods for 300 acres in Lincoln County [Kentucky], 20 April 1784.

1 page. Cy of D.

Folder 8

Memorandum of John Breckinridge of an account with [Martha (Poage)] Woods, 23 July 1784.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 9

Hugh and David Barclay, Rockbridge County, 22 February 1785.

Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, 1 negro girl.

Folder 10

B. H. Pollock, n.p., to And[re]w Woods, Lincoln County, [Kentucky], 30 April 1785.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money and land.

Folder 11

Bond of Samuel Todd and Nicholas Carper of Botetourt County, Virginia with Martha Woods, 6 May 1785.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 12

Bond of Ja[me]s Woods, of Botetourt County, Virginia, with Arch[ibal]d Woods, of Botetourt County, Virginia, 21 May 1785.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 13

Power of attorney of John Poage of Augusta County, [Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], 9 November 1785.

1 page. ADS.

Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and And[re]w Fowler who served in "the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation."

Folder 14

B[?] Bradford, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 6 April 1786.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land on the Kanawha River.

Folder 15

Entry by Abraham Nelson for 1000 acres of land [in Kentucky], 6 June 1786.

1 page. Cy of D.

Folder 16

Bond of Presley Nevill of Washington County, Pensilvania [Pennsylvania] with Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] for land in Ohio County. 18 July 1786.

1 page. ADS.

Nevill was att[or]ney for W[illia]m Croghan. Witnessed by Jo[h]n Beaver and [?] Heth.

Folder 17

Bond of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginia with Presley Nevill ( att[orne]y for W[illia]m Croghan ) Washington County, Pennsylvania, 18 July 1786.

1 page. AD.

Folder 18

Land patent issued by P[atric]k Henry to Martha (Poage) Woods by treasury warrant for 461 acres in Lincoln County [Kentucky], 14 August 1786.

1 page. MCy of D.

Folder 19

Bonds of Archibald Woods with Benjamin Atkins and Elizabeth Shearor (administrators of the estate of John Shearor), 16 September 1786.

4 items.

Folder 20

Garland Kerr, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia.], to David Enix on Ten Mile, 5 April 1787.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning agreement with [Archibald] Woods. Including, ADS, agreement between Kerr and Woods, 6 November 1786. 1 page.

Folder 21

Moses Chaplaine, n.p. to Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 December 1787.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the audition.

Folder 22

Ja[me]s Poage, Mr. G[?], n.p., to Archib[al]d Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1787.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning horses. Including A.N. concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvery company. 1 page.

Folder 23

Elijah Poage, n.p., to Arch[iba]ld Woods, n.p., 29 January 1787.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a trip to Richmond.

Folder 24

Benj[ami]n Kelley to Isaac Kelley, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 February 1787.

3 pages. ALS.

Folder 25

Bill of sale from Abraham Byrd, Rockingham County, Virginia to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], for a stud horse, "Leopard." Bond of Archibald Woods with Abraham Byrd, 23 February 1787.

2 items.

Folder 26

Promissory note of Wil[lia]m Johnson, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, 13 March 1887.

1 page. ADS.

Including AN, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods. 1 page.

Folder 27

Christian Keener, Baltimore [Maryland], to Archibald Woods, Wheelan [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 May 1787.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia.

Folder 28

Agreements between Benjamin Eakins [Akins] and Archi[bal]d Woods, 1 June 1787.

3 items.

Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 29

Wm. McMachen [McMechen], n.p., and Arch[ibal]d Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], to James Wood, Lieut. Governour [(sic) Richmond, Virginia], 3 December 1787.

2 pages. L.

Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.

Folder 30

Bills of sale from Geo[rge] Sampson, Northampton County, Virginia, to Archi[bal]d Woods, 15 December 1787.

2 items.

For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.

Folder 31

W[illia]m McCleery, Morgantown [Morgantown, Virginia] [West Virginia] to [Archibald] Woods, [?] Chapline, [?] Yano, & [?] Chambers, 15 February 1788.

2 pages. ALS.

They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.

Folder 32

Documents, 10 July 1788- 1 September 1788.

2 items.

Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.

Folder 33

John Steinmetz, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to James Caldwell, Harrison County [now West] Virginia, 14 July 1788.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including D of a petition concerning taxation. 1 page.

Folder 34

And[re]w Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Botetourt County, [Virginia], 15 July 1788.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by [?] Todd, land dispute between [?] Carper and [?] Moor [Moore], treaty [made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar] with Indians.

Folder 35

Charles Lewis, Land Office, Richm[on]d, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 July 1788.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land in Ohio County.

Folder 36

Bill of sale (witnessed by Elijaza[?] M'Clandhan and John Poage) from Tho[ma]s Poage to Archi[bal]d Woods, 7 March 1789.

1 page. ALS.

For a female slave named Phetis.

Folder 37

James Ross, Washington [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 April 1789.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.

Folder 38

Power of attorney (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods and Anna (Poage) Woods) from Stephen May to Robert Woods, 7 September 1789.

1 page. DS.

To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Will[ia]m McClandhan.

Folder 39

W. Ward, Fayette [County Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], 12 September 1789.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says "our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain." Advises Woods to not reject his mother's "precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls."

Folder 40

Bond (witnessed by Mathew Wilson and Mary Wilson) of Samuel Todd with the executors of the estate of And[re]w Woods, 22 September 1789.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 41

Bill of sale (witnessed by Willia]m Price, Jr. and Arch[ibal]d Woods ) from Henry Guy, Northampton County, [Virginia] to Robert Woods, 29 October 1789.

1 page. DS.

For female slave named Lila.

Folder 42

Agreement, (Witnessed by David Denny, Will[ia]m Denny and Isaac Kelley) between John McFarland, And[re]w Woods and Archi[bal]d Woods, 25 December 1789.

1 page. DS.

To convey 400 acres of land [in Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to McFarland.

Folder 43

T[homas] Wilson, Margantown [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 January 1790.

1 page. ALS.

Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.

Folder 44

Henry Bedinger, Shepherds Town [Virginia] [West Virginia] to William Shepherd, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 March 1790.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 45

David Mitchell, Hampshire [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to John Lee, Hagerstown, [Maryland], 8 April 1790.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 46

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 April [17]90.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with [?] Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.

Folder 47

J[ame]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], [3 June 1790].

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and [William] Wilson.

Folder 48

Elijah Poage, n.p., Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 June 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.

Folder 49

Abram Chapline, Mercer County [Kentucky?], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 July 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.

Folder 50

Elijah Poage, n.p. to Arch[ibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 July 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.

Folder 51

Ja[me]s Poage, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 31 July 1790.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.

Folder 52

W[illia]m Wilson, Augusta [County, Virginia] to Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 August [17]90.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning religion and family news.

Folder 53

Henry Walker, Botetourt [County, Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 13 September [17]90.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning Kentucky.

Folder 54

Elisabeth Cloya, n.p., to Archerd [Archibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 September 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Mostly concerns religion and family news.

Folder 55

John Poage, Augusta [County, Virginia] to Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 September 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.

Folder 56

Ja[me]s Woods, Montgomery County, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 March 1790.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses his business affairs and family news.

Folder 57

David Shepherd, C[avalr]y Lieut., Ohio County to Capt. Com[man]d[ing] Archibald Wood[s], 16 March 1791.

1 page. ALS.

Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.

Folder 58

W[illia]m Wilson, Augusta [County, Virginia] to Archibal]d Wood[s], Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 May 1791.

2 pages. ALS.

Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Tho[ma]s Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.

Folder 59

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods and [Ann (Poage) Woods], Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 July 1791.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge [County, Virginia].

Folder 60

W[illia]m Wilson, Augusta [County, Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 8 July 1791.

2 pages. ALS.

Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.

Folder 61

David Cloyd, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 August 1791.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money.

Folder 62

Bond (witnessed by David McWilliams and James Fulton) of And[re]w and Archi[bald] Woods with George Conner and James [Moak?], 9 September 1791.

1 page.

For title to 355 acres of land D. Including, ADS, assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.

Folder 63

[?] to [?], 17 September 1791.

1 page. L.

Probably concerning Archibald Woods.

Folder 64

Geo[rge] Kelley, n.p., to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 September 1791.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.

Folder 65

[Thomas Wilson], Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, now West Virginia], 21 September 1791.

Concerns family news.

Folder 66

Agreement (witnessed by Robert and Ja[me]s Poage ) between Rob[er]t Poage and Archi[bal]d Woods, 12 November 1791.

2 items.

To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land [in Botetourt County, Virginia?] and memorandum of money borrowed form Archi[bald] Woods by [James Poage].

Folder 67

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 February 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.

Folder 68

Geo[rge] Jackson, Harrison County [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archabled [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 March 1792.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.

Folder 69

D[avid] Cloyd, Kenhawa [Kanawha County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 May [1792?].

1 page. ALS.

Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.

Folder 70

And[re]w Woods, Chambers Burgh [Chambersburg, Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 June 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning supplies.

Folder 71

Robert Wilson, n.p., to William Wilson, Augusta [County, Virginia], 1792 June 22.

3 pages. ALS.

Describing his school under Mr. Graham.

Folder 72

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 July 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning his travels among the [Presbyterian] churches. Gives Woods advice.

Folder 73

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 July 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.

Folder 74

Thomas Pettit, n.p., to Archable [Archibald] Wood[s], 10 August 1792.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.

Folder 75

Agreement (witnessed by George Demento and John McKnight) between William Peck and Archi[bal]d Woods, 7 September 1792.

1 page DS.

Folder 76

Ja[me]s Griffith, William Griffith, Charles Prather, Alex[ander] Wells and Geo[rge] White to Charlestown [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, 7 September 1792.

2 pages. LS.

Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.

Folder 77

Ebenezer [Zane], W[h]eeling [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], Richmond, [Virginia], 18 September 1792.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.

Folder 78

Ebenezer Zane, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to [Charles] Wells and [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 20 September 1792.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns division of Ohio County.

Folder 79

And[re]w Woods, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], 24 September 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the division of Ohio County.

Folder 80

John Connell, West Liberty, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], Richmond, [Virginia], 24 September 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Indian threats.

Folder 81

Henry Lee, Richmond, [Virginia] to W[illia]m McMachan, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 October 1792.

1 page. LS.

Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.

Folder 82

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Archibald Woods], member of the House of Delegates, Richmond [Virginia], 16 October 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.

Folder 83

Ann [(Poage)] Wood[s], Mr. Wilson's [Augusta County, Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Wood[s], Richmond, [Virginia], 27 October 1792.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning family news.

Folder 84

Bond (witnessed by George Baxter and W[illia]m Z Vereker?) of Archi[bal]d Woods and John Davis, 15 November 1792.

1 page. DS.

Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, [Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 85

Agreement (witnessed by Wm. J. Vereker and George Baxter) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] and John Davis of Monongalia County, Virginia, 15 November 1792.

1 page. DS.

To furnish troops.

Folder 86

Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Tho[ma]s Wilson, Richmond [Virginia], [1792] December 11.

2 pages. ALS.

Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pit[t]sburgh, [Pennsylvania], and possible Congressional candidates.

Folder 87

Henry Lee, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 December 1792.

1 page. LS.

Concerning two companies of Rangers.

Folder 88

Archi[bal]d Wood[s], Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] to James Wood, 29 December 1792.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.

Folder 89

W[illia]m McCleery, Monongalia County [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 January 1793.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.

Folder 90

Agreement (witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Richard Yeates and Archib[al]d Woods, 22 January 1793.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 91

Copy of bill of sale from Archi[bal]d Woods to Richard Y[e]at[e]s, 22 January 1793.

cy of D. 1 page.

For a female slave named Lila.

Folder 92

Power of attorney, 22 January 1793.

1 page. DS.

(Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods.

Folder 93

Bond, 22 January 1793.

2 pages. DS.

(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.

Folder 94

Bond, 22 January 1793.

1 page. DS.

(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Woods.

Folder 95

James Breckinridge, Botetourt [County, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 February 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.

Folder 96

A. Kirkpatrick, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 March 1793.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning [William] Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.

Folder 97

John Steele, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, West Liberty [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 March 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.

Folder 98

A. Kirkpatrick, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 April 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 27 March 1793, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, [Pennsylvania] to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.

Folder 99

Agreement (witnessed by Samuel McColloch) between Arch[ibal]d Woods and Richard Yeates, 25 April 1793.

1 page. DS.

Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.

Folder 100

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling, West Virginia], to Mother [i.e., Martha (Poage) Woods]. James Poage near Lexington, [Kentucky], 29 April 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.

Folder 101

David Cloyd, Rockbridge [County, Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 [May] 1793.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.

Folder 102

W[illia]m Morris, Boat Yard, [Kanawha River, West Virginia], to [?] Cloyd, 13 May 1793.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 103

William Morris, Boat Yard, Kanawha [River, West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 May 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.

Folder 104

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, 15 May [l7]93.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.

Folder 105

John Davis, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Hugh Phelps, n.p., 1 May 1793.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning James Wood and militia.

Folder 106

Ja[me]s Poage, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.

Folder 107

R[obert] Poage, Grove Spring, Fayette County, [Kentucky], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 July 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeat[e]s.

Folder 108

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 July 1793.

3 pages. ALS.

Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.

Folder 109

W[illia]m Wells, Charlestown [Charleston, Virginia] [West Virginia] to And[re]w and Arch[ibal]d Woods, 2 August 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning provisions for the militia.

Folder 110

Henry Walker, Botetourt [County, Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 August 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning family news and religion.

Folder 111

James Breckinridge, Botetourt [County, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 August 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning an execution against [?] Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.

Folder 112

Richard Yeates, Burbun, [Bourbon] County, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, 26 August 1793.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 113

Austin Nichols, Wheeling, [West Virginia], to James Mitchel, near Burbon [Bourbon County], Kentucky, 11 November 1793.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land Nichols is to sell.

Folder 114

Henry Lee, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, 6 December 1793.

1 page. LS.

Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to [?] Wells instead of Woods.

Folder 115

[Archibald Woods] to [Richard] Y[e]ates, 9 December 1793.

2 pages. ACy of AL.

Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.

Folder 116

Agreements (witnessed by Robert Kennedy and Thomas Hardenberg) between Thomas Ryerson and Archibald Woods, 26 December 1793.

5 pages. DS.

To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).

Folder 117

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], [1793?]

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.

Folder 118

Henry Lee, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 February [17]94.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.

Folder 119

John Davis, n.p., to Archibald Woods, [Ca 1794].

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the militia and mentioning [James] Wood. Including AN of an account, 27 March 1794. 1 page.

Folder 120

W[illiam] Croghan, near Falls of Ohio, to Arch[ibald] Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 29 March [17]94.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plots can be sent to Richmond for patents.

Folder 121

Richard Yeates, near the mouth of Boon[e']s Creek, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, 7 April 1794.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.

Folder 122

Richard Yeates, Kentucky River near the mouth of Boon[e']s Creek, [Kentucky], to Robert Forbes, n.p., 7 April 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.

Folder 123

A. Kirkpatrick, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 April 1794.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning land sold for [William] Crogan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.

Folder 124

Barbara Yeates, [Bourbon County, Kentucky?] to Archibald Woods, n.p., 30 April 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.

Folder 125

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, West Virginia], 6 May 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed [Lower?], and a lawsuit.

Folder 126

W[illia]m Lowther, Clarksburgh, Harrison County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, 28 May 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Recommending W[illia]m Martin as paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.

Folder 127

Robert Pogue, Mercer County, [Kentucky] to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 May 1794.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land warrants.

Folder 128

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 9 June 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 129

Abr[a]m Champline, Mercer [County, Kentucky] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 June 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.

Folder 130

Rob[er]t Forbes, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 28 June 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for [Richard] Yeates.

Folder 131

Jed [Joseph] Nevill, Hardy County [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[iba]l[d] Wood[s], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 July 1794.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.

Folder 132

P. Wilson, n.p., to Ann (Poage) Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 July 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning family news.

Folder 133

Richard Yeates, Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, near Whealing [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 August 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.

Folder 134

Power of attorney from Archibald Woods to Andrew Woods, 10 August 1794.

1 page. DS.

To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.

Folder 135

James Wood, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 September 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 136

P. Wilson, n.p., to Mrs. Ann [(Poage)] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 September 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning family news.

Folder 137

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 September 1784.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning [politics?].

Folder 138

Agreement between Richard Brown, Absalom Martin and Archibald Woods, 27 September 1794.

2 pages. DS.

That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.

Folder 139

Bond (witnessed by Andrew and James Gill) of Jam[e]s Denniston to Archi[bal]d Woods, 7 October 1794.

1 page. DS.

For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.

Folder 140

[Thomas Wilson], n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 October 1794.

1 page. AL.

Concerning the [Whiskey Rebellion.]

Folder 141

Dan[ie]l Morgan, Camp at Simpkins, to Benj[ami]n Biggs, 25 October 1794.

2 pages. Cy of ALS.

Concerning the apprehension of [David] Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.

Folder 142

P. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Mrs. Ann Wood[s], Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 November 1794.

1 page. ALS.

Gives family news, mentions "we are crowed with light horse men in our town that came in to[da]y, " discusses religion.

Folder 143

Subpoena, from Rob[er]t McClure to Arch[ibal]d Woods and John Morgan, 25 November 1794.

1 page. ADS.

Folder 144

Ro[ber]t McClure, Ebenezer Zane, Ro[ber]t Woods, Zac. Sprigg, to Ben[ja]m[in] Biggs, 22 November 1794.

1 page. Cy of DS.

Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine [the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion] "on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt."

Folder 145

Nancy Woods [Montgomery County, Virginia] to son Andrew Woods, Jr., Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], [1795?].

2 pages. ALS.

Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.

Folder 146

W[illia]m Steele, Woodford [Kentucky?] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Clark County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 January 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.

Folder 147

Bond (witnessed by Ja[me]s Poage ) of Archibald Woods with James Yates, 6 February 1795.

1 page. D.

Folder 148

Rich[ar]d Brown, Hollody[?], to Archobal [Archibald] Wood[s], n.p., 28 February [17]95.

1 page. ALS.

Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio [Northwest Territory]. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.

Folder 149

Ja[me]s Woods, n.p., to Archebold [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 2 March 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning sending Andy [Andrew Woods, Jr.] to Woods.

Folder 150

Patsey Houston, Rockbridge [County, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Bottetort [Botetourt County, Virginia], 8 March 1795.

2 pages. ALS.

She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.

Folder 151

Agreement (witnessed by Sam[ue]l Galt, Tho[ma]s Laidley and And[re]w Woods ) between Tho[ma]s Wilson [of Monongalia County, Virginia] [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods, 11 March 1795.

2 pages. DS.

That Archibald and Elijah Woods [of Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia] would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Wilson would sell it.

Folder 152

Agreement (witnessed by Sam[uel] Galt, Tho[ma]s Landley and And[re]w Woods ) between Thomas Wilson of Monongalia County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Robert Woods, And[re]w Woods, Archi[bald] Woods and Elijah Woods, Ohio County Virginia [West Virginia], 11 March 1795.

2 pages. DS.

Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land [in Kanawha County, West Virginia?].

Folder 153

David Cloy, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 March 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.

Folder 154

Patsey Houston, "Buffelo", Buffalo Creek, [Rockbridge County], Virginia, to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 31 March 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.

Folder 155

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 April 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning his selling land.

Folder 156 currently does not exist in this collection.

Folder 157

Rob[er]t Poage, n.p., to Mrs. Francis McGuire, n.p., 7 April [17]95.

1 page. ALS.

Saying she may purchase his land.

Folder 158

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 April [17]96.

2 pages. ALS.

Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Rob[er]t Young of Alexandria [Virginia] with the assistance of H[enry?] Lee. 2 pages. ALS.

Folder 159

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 May 1795.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the selling of Woods' land.

Folder 160

Ja[me]s Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archebold [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 May 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.

Folder 161

Jos[eph] Nevill, Moorfields, [Hardy County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 July 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio [River].

Folder 162

E[lijah] Woods, Augusta [County, Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 July 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson [Thomas Wilson] says there is no cav[e]at entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.

Folder 163

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 Aug[us]t [17]95.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions [Henry?] Lee.

Folder 164

P. Wilson, n.p., to Mrs. Ann wood[s] Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 August 1795.

1 page. ALS.

Giving family news.

Folder 165

Rob[er]t Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, 10 November 1795.

1 page. DS.

Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.

Folder 166

Deed (witnessed by James Poage, Herman Bowman and Alex[an]d[er] McCluer[?] ) from W[illia]m Steele, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 14 November 1795.

1 page. DS.

For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, [Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 167

Agreement (draft?) between Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], and Levi Hollingsworth & Son, of Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], December 1795.

1 page. M Df Cy of D.

Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 168

Memorandum given by Archi[bal]d Woods to David Caldwell, 20 December 1795.

1 page. Cy of DS.

Of the location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.

Folder 169

Thomas Stokeley, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Archobald [Archibald] & Andrew Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 December 1795.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.

Folder 170

Agreement between Tho[mas] Ryerson, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] and Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 December 1795.

2 pages.

Folder 171

Receipt from Tho[ma]s Ryerson, n.p., to Archi[bald] Woods, 26 December 1795.

1 page. DS.

For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 172

Deed (draft) from Robert Woods and Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Richard P. Nichols, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 1796.

For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.

Folder 173

Agreement (witnessed by And[re]w Woods ) between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Will[ia]m McCulloch, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 January 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.

Folder 174

Cha[rle]s Wells, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 21 January 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns [Thomas] Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia] passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.

Folder 175

W[illia]m McCulloch, n.p., to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 February 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a contract.

Folder 176

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 March [17]96.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 177

Agreement (witnessed by Jacob Lush and John Nicholas) between Joseph Lashley of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Archibald Woods (acting on behalf of Robert Poage of Kentucky), 28 March 1796.

For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.

Folder 178

Rob[er]t Poage, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d [Woods], n.p., 28 March [17]96.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.

Folder 179

Agreement (witnessed by James Gill) between Archi[bal]d Woods and John Williams, 1 April 1796.

2 pages. DS.

For Williams to lease land from Woods.

Folder 180

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 April 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and [Henry] Lee; and land in Kanawha [County, Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 181

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 19 April [17]96.

1 page. ALS.

Questioning a land plot.

Folder 182

W[illiam] Croghan, Jefferson [County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 April 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.

Folder 183

Surveys of 29,000 acres in Ohio [Tyler] County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] for Archibald Woods. Copy made by Rob[er]t Woods. D[eputy] C[lerk], Ohio County, 26 April 1796.

1 page. DS.

Folder 184

Tho[mas] Ryerson, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, Whe[e]ling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 May 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.

Folder 185

Ja[me]s Poage, Clarke County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 May 1706.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning his land purchases.

Folder 186

Agreement (witnessed by Elijah Woods and John Boyd) between Robert Poage of Mason County, Kentuckey [Kentucky] and Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginey [Virginia], 14 May 1796.

1 page. DS.

Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.

Folder 187

Geo[rge] Jackson, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Archabled [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 May 1796.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning the military land bill.

Folder 188

Ja[me]s Griffith, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 29 May 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning his proposed route.

Folder 189

Geo[rge] Jackson, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 4 June 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.

Folder 190

Bond of title (witnessed by Andr[e]w Woods ) from Tho[ma]s Wilson, Monongalia County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 June 1796.

2 pages. DS.

To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.

Folder 191

David Cloyd, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 June 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land deals.

Folder 192

Betsey Wilson, n.p., to Mrs. Aann [Ann (Poage)] Wood, n.p., 20 June [1796?].

2 pages. ALS.

Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.

Folder 193

M[atthe]w Houston, Rockbridge [County, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 June 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning military land warrants.

Folder 194

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Archibald Woods], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 21 June 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning family news and religion.

Folder 195

Patsey Houston, Rockbridge [County, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 21 June 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning family news and religion.

Folder 196

James Ross, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 June 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.

Folder 197

[Archibald Woods] Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Presley or Joseph?] Nevill [Neville], 28 July 1796.

1 page. Fray.

Folder 198

George Slaughter, Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 5 Aug[us]t 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.

Folder 199

Tho[ma]s Wilson, M[organ]t[own], Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 August 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by [William] Wilson. Also concerns money paid [?] McCleery; and lands of [?] Symes which needs a title from Congress.

Folder 200

W[illia]m Hopkins, Richmond, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 12 August 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.

Folder 201

Abs[alo]m Martin, n.p., to Archibald Wood[s], [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 Aug[us]t 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.

Folder 202

John Young, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, West Liberty, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 August 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia].

Folder 203

Henry Walker, Barbers Creek, to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], September 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed by [?] Wood.

Folder 204

Richard Yeates, Burbon [Bourbon] County, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, 16 September 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.

Folder 205

Power of attorney from Robert Pogue, Mason County, Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 September 1796.

1 page. DS.

To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.

Folder 206

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling], [Virginia] [West Virginia] to James Poage, Clark County, [Kentucky], 1 October 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives family news and mentions military land.

Folder 207

E[benezer] Zane, n.p., to Archabel [Archibald] Wood[s], n.p., 3 October 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Offering to sell Woods his "mill place."

Folder 208

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Robert Poage, Fayette County, [Kentucky], 5 October 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia].

Folder 209

And[re]w Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], 26 October 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns buying and selling land.

Folder 210

And[re]w Wood[s], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 29 October 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning buying land.

Folder 211

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bald] Woods, n.p., 29 October 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.

Folder 212

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, on the waters of Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 31 October 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.

Folder 213

Tho[ma]s Wilson, M[organ]T[own, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 November 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.

Folder 214

J. H. Williams, n.p., to Archibald Wood[s], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 November 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.

Folder 215

Deed (witnessed by John McIntier, Noah Zane and Hezekiah Buley [?]) from Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Robery Young, Alexandria, [Virginia], 6 November 1796.

2 pages. DS.

For 100,000 acres of land in Kenhawa [Kanawha] County, Virginia [West Virginia].

Folder 216

[?], n.p., to [?], n.p., [ca. 10 November 1796].

1 page. L.

Asking the recipient to inquire for W[illia]m Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorg[e].

Folder 217

P. Wilson, n.p., to Mrs. Ann Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 November 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the death of their mother.

Folder 218

Abijah Hunt, Pittsburg[h, Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 November 1796.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning collection of money.

Folder 219

James Breckinridge, Richmond, [Virginia], to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 11 December 1796.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the collection of money.

Folder 220

Agreement (witnessed by John Greenlee and Andrew Gill) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and David Cloyd of Rockbridge County, Virginia, 29 December 1796.

1 page. DS.

Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 221

Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] to [?] Allison, n.p., 28 February 1797.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Concerning a legal dispute between [?] Poage and an unidentified person over land title.

Folder 222

Matthew Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 March 1797.

2 pages.

Telling Woods [Thomas] Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.

Folder 223

W[illia]m McCleery, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 March 1797.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions [Henry] Lee.

Folder 224

A[ndrew] Woods, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling Town, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 April 1797.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife [Ann Hill (Carter) Lee].

Folder 225

Bond (witnessed by Rob[er]t Woods and Peter Joy) between Absalom Martin of the Northwest Territory and Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], May 1797.

1 page. DS.

Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 226

David Cloyd, Rockbridge [County, Virginia], to [Archibald Woods, n.p.], 2 June 1797.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money owed by Cloyd.

Folder 227

Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., to Rich[ar]d Y[e]ates, n.p., 10 August 1797.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Concerning money owed to Yeates.

Folder 228

Agreement (witnessed by Solomom Sibley and Hugh Griffith) between Absalom Martin of Jefferson County, N. W. Territory [Ohio] and Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 October 1797.

4 pages. DS.

For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.

Folder 229

Bond for title (witnessed by Solo[mon] Sibley and Hugh Griffith) from Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginia to John Conill of Brook[e] County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 October 1797.

1 page. D.

To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.

Folder 230

Agreement (witnessed by [?], Richard Sheer, James Wallace) between Absalom Martin of the Northwest Ter[r]itory and Archibal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 October 1797.

2 pages. DS.

To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 231

And[re]w Woods, Philadelph[i]a, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Member of Assembly, Richmond, Virginia, 17 November 1797.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.

Folder 232

Cha[rle]s Wells, Brooke County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods of the Gen[era]l Assembly, Richmond, [Virginia], 3 December 1797.

2 pages. ALS.

Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.

Folder 233

W[illia]m Anderson, Botetourt County, [Virginia], to Ja[me]s Breckenridge or Arch[ibal]d Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], 11 December [17]97.

1 page. ALS.

Sending a plat.

Folder 234

J. W. Hillard, [Canonsburg, Pennsylvania] to Archee [Archibald] Woods, Member of the Assembly, Richmond, [Virginia], 20 December 1797.

3 pages. ALS.

Requesting that Woods get land plats.

Folder 235

Archi[bal]d Woods, [Richmond, Virginia], to Anne [(Poage) Woods], n.p., 22 December 1797.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.

Folder 236

[Bond?], [1798?].

1 page. Incomplete. D.

Concerning money owed to Arch[ibal]d Woods by Henry Lee.

Folder 237

James Machir, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to [Archibald Woods], 16 January 1798.

2 pages. ALS.

Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.

Folder 238

John Taylor , Caroline [County, Virginia] to Archibald Woods at Wheeling on Ohio River, Ohio County, Virginia, 19 February 1798.

2 pages. ALS.

Listing terms upon which he will sell land.

Folder 239

Sam[ue]l McCraw, Richm[on]d, [Virginia], to [Archibald Woods?], 9 April 1798.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chapline , [George] Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.

Folder 240

M[atthe]w Houston, Bent of Buffaloe, [Lexington, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 June 1798.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 241

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling] [Virginia] [West Virginia], to James Ross, n.p., 2 July 1798.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.

Folder 242

Bill of sale (witnessed by George Stricker) from John Nicholas of Ohio County, Virginia to Archi[bal]d Woods, 1 September 1798.

1 page. DS.

For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.

Folder 243

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann Wood[s], Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 7 September 1798.

1 page. ALS.

Giving family news.

Folder 244

James Ross, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 November 1798.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.

Folder 245

E[lijah] Woods, Lexington, [Kentucky], to Andrew Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 November [17]98.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.

Folder 246

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Richmond, [Virginia], 11 December [17]98.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Woods to put three plats into the [land] office.

Folder 247

John Lee, Baltimore, [Maryland] to A[rchibald] Woods, member of the Assembly in Richmond, Virginia, 22 December 1798.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.

Folder 248

Archi[bal]d Woods, Rich[mon]d, [Virginia], to Th[oma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 December 1798.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien & Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheelling [Wheeling].

Folder 249

And[re]w Woods, Jr., Philidelphia [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], to Archa[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, Richmond, Virginia, 7 January [17]99.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives family news and discusses business.

Folder 250

James Machir, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Archibal[d] Woods, Wheelan [Wheeling], Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 January 1799.

3 pages. ALS.

Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankrupt[cy] bill.

Folder 251

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheling, [Wheeling], Ohio [County], Virginia [West Virginia], 8 February [17]99.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.

Folder 252

Agreement (witnessed by Peter Ogden and W[illia]m Wilson ) between Archi[bal]d Woods, attorney for Robert Poage, of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Aaron Watson, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 February 1799.

1 page. DS.

For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.

Folder 253

Agreement (witnessed by Aaron Watson and W[illia]m Wilson ) between Archi[bal]d Woods, attorney for Robert Poage, of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], and Peter Ogden, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 February 1799.

1 page. DS.

For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.

Folder 254

Memorandum made by [Archibald Woods], March 1799.

3 pages. AMs.

Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.

Folder 255

Nehemiah Cravens, Rockingham County, [Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 March 1799.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns building a house for Woods.

Folder 256

Peggy Woods, Montgomery County, [Virginia] to Anna Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 April 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Gives family news.

Folder 257

Agreement (witnessed by Hugh McGuire [by mark]) between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia and David Johnson and Jacob Hambler, both of Northwest Territory, 15 April 1799.

2 pages. DS.

To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.

Folder 258

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 April 1799.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning elections.

Folder 259

David Cloyd, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 June 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.

Folder 260

Agreement (witnessed by William Abercrombie and Samuel Tailman) between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Joseph Moore and John McClure of Washington County, Pensilvania [Pennsylvania], 12 June 1799.

2 pages. DS.

For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 261

Agreement (witnessed by Robery Cravens and Zebulon [Harrison?]) between Archib[al]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Samuel Talmon [Tallman], Rockbridge County, [Virginia], 29 June 1799.

3 pages. D.

For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.

Folder 262

Alexander Stuart, Lynch[bur]g, [Virginia], to [Archibald Woods, n.p.], 1 July 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.

Folder 263

Moses Chaplin[e], Lieu[tenan]t Col[onel] Com[man]d[ing] 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, West Liberty, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Major 1st Battalion, 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, 9 August 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering Woods to return arms.

Folder 264

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 August [17]99.

2 pages. ALS.

Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says [Nehemiah?] Creavens [Cravens] "is crazy by this time."

Folder 265

David Cloyd, [Lexington, Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 August 1799.

2 pages. ALS.

He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.

Folder 266

William McKinly, West Liberty, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 7 September 1799.

1 page.

Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. 1 page. Includes fragment, 7 September 1799, of a notice to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, Geo[rge] Moses and William Dement.

Folder 267

A. Breckinridge, Jefferson [County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Brooke County, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 September [l7]99.

1 page. ALS.

Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.

Folder 268

Moses Chapline, Lie[utenan]t Col[onel], Com[man]d[ing] 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, West Liberty, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Major, 1st Battalion, 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, 14 October 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.

Folder 269

W[illia]m G. Payne, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 October 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Describing how survey is to be made out.

Folder 270

W[illia]m G. Payne, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 November 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.

Folder 271

Geo[rge] Hanco*ck, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 November 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Discussing money and legal matters.

Folder 272

Moses Chaplin[e], Lieut[enant] Col[onel] Com[an]d[ing], 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Archibald Woods, Major, first Battalion, 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, 9 December 1799.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Capt[ai]n Jacob Whetzell [Wetzel].

Folder 273

Note from Jacob Adams, to pay Archi[bald] Woods, 23 December 1799.

1 page. DS.

Folder 274

W[illia]m E. Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], [1799 or 1800].

3 pages. ALS.

Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.

Folder 275

Memorandum, of [Archibald Woods] directing And[re]w Woods, [1800?].

1 page. AMs.

On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.

Folder 275A

James Baird, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 [?] 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Request for flour.

Folder 276

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 January 1800.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning land in Kentucky sold to [Richard] Yeates.

Folder 277

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Richm[on]d, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 January 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning [Benjamin] Biggs, session of legislature and family news.

Folder 278

Benjamin Eaken, n.p., to Archible [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling Settlement, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 January 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Asking for money Woods owes him.

Folder 279

A[braham] Faw, Alexandria, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 February 1800.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.

Folder 280

A[ndrew] Woods, Junior, Lexington, [Kentucky], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 February 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.

Folder 281

William Austin, Richmond, [Virginia] to [Archibald Woods?], 11 February 1800.

1 page. PL.

Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.

Folder 282

Rawley Evans, Morgan Town, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 February 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns suing [?] Payne for money owed Woods.

Folder 283

Zach[?]s Biggs, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 7 March 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 284

James Machir, Geo[rge] Harness, Jun[io]r, and Abel Seymour Moorefield to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Brooke County [Virginia] [West Virginia] and Charles Wells, n.p., 28 March 1800.

2 pages. LS.

Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.

Folder 285

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 April 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.

Folder 286

Agnes Poage, n.p., to Ann [(Poage)] Wood[s], Wheeland [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 April [1800?].

Giving family news.

Folder 287

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 April 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Election returns for [Monongalia] County.

Folder 288

N. Linsly, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 26 April 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the execution of a writ.

Folder 289

Agreement (witnessed by [?] and John Gosney) between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], and David Low, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 April 1800.

For Low to lease the plantation ("Greenfield") on which Woods lives.

Folder 290

Agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods ) between Nehemiah Cravens and Samuel Tallman on one part and Moses Chapline on the other, 7 June 1800.

1 page. ALS.

For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.

Folder 291

Zach[aria]s Biggs, West Liberty [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods Mills [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 June 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.

Folder 292

Stephen R. Wilson, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 August 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.

Folder 293

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 August 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.

Folder 294

John Green, Westbourn [?], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 August 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Making an offer for land.

Folder 295

W[illia]m Griffith, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], n.p., 29 August 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a deed.

Folder 296

William Austin, Secretary, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 September 1800.

1 page. PL.

Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.

Folder 297

Bill of sale (witnessed by W[illia]m [?]) from Caleb Rieves of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, 1 October 1800.

1 page. DS.

Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.

Folder 298

Rawley Evans, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 October 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking whether [Henry?] Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.

Folder 299

Tho[ma]s Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 October 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to give some money to Georg[e] Poage and asking Woods it he is a candidate for Congress.

Folder 300

Agreement (witnessed by N[ehemiah] Cravens and Felix Boicourt) between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Andrew Eagleston of Northwestern Territory, 9 October 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.

Folder 301

W[illia]m G. Payne, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 October 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a lawsuit between them.

Folder 302

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 October 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting title papers for Jno. Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.

Folder 303

G[eorge] Jackson, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Moses Chaplin[e], Robert or Archable [Archibald] Woods and John Caldwell, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 October 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an [inn or tavern?].

Folder 304

David Cloyd, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 October 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.

Folder 305

Rawley Evans, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 November 1800.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.

Folder 306

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archi[bald] Woods, Wheelin[g], Ohio County, [Virginia][West Virginia], 15 December 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Informing Woods that [?] Duvall. had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.

Folder 307

P. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann Wood[s] Wheeling, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 December 1800.

2 pages. ALS.

Giving family news.

Folder 308

Evan Gwynn, Alleghany County, [Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, 31 December 1800.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning a stolen horse.

Folder 309

Jos[eph] Spencer, Vienna, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 January 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.

Folder 310

W[illia]m McClenechan, Richmon[d, Virginia] to Archabel [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 January 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.

Folder 311

Abr[aha]m Chapline, Mercer County, Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 January 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.

Folder 312

John Andreas, n.p., to Arch[ibald] Woods, n.p., 11 February 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.

Folder 313

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Caldwell, Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 February 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Demanding payment.

Folder 314

Henry Jolly, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 February 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Wanting to buy land.

Folder 315

Martha [(Poage)] Woods, n.p., to son[-in-law], Henery [Henry] Walker, 14 March 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.

Folder 316

Answer in lawsuit of Poage vs. Bradford in Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania, 30 March 1801.

Folder 317

Agreement (witnessed by Thomas Bounds) between Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., and John Black, n.p., 2 April 1801.

1 page. DS.

For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.

Folder 318

Agreement (witnessed by [?] Johnson) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County and David Johnson and Jacob Hamblin, 24 April 1801.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.

Folder 319

Appointment (issued by Peter Tinsley, Clerk) of Garrat Darland and John Haggin, 10 June 1801.

1 page. DS.

To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.

Folder 320

Sam[ue]l McCraw, Richm[on]d, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 June 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.

Folder 321

[J. Israel?], n.p., to Archab[al]d [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling town, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 June 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 322

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., and Joseph McCoy, n.p., 10 July 1801.

1 page. DS.

Concerning the location of land by military warrant.

Folder 323

Ja[me]s Woods, Montgomery County, [Virginia], to Archibald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, near Whealing, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 July 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in [Woods?] vs. Wilson and Todd vs. executors [of ?] in Botetourt County Court.

Folder 324

Henry Walker, Botetourt County, [Virginia], to Arche[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 July 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.

Folder 325

Zach[aria]s A. Beatty, Stewbenville [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 August 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington [D.C.] and will carry out business for Woods.

Folder 326

W[illia]m E. Wilson, Augusta, [County, Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 August 1801.

3 pages. ALS.

Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.

Folder 327

Tho[ma]s Wilson, [Morgantown, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 August 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 328

Rob[er]t Poage, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 September 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting [Ann (Poage)] Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by [?] McNear.

Folder 329

A. Faw, Alexandria, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 September 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting deeds.

Folder 330

Nassam Dean, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 9 November 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Announcing his intention to move.

Folder 331

Deposition taken by Garret Darland and John Haggin of Anne McGinty, Mercer County Kentucky taken in the lawsuit of Robert Pogue vs. David Bradford in the Virginia High Court of Chancery, 10 November 1801.

1 page. DS.

Folder 332

W[illia]m Downey, Gurnsey [Guernsey] County, Ohio, to Archibel [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 13 November 1801.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.

Folder 333

Robert Poage, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., December [1801].

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning the deposition of [Thomas] Kenton in a land dispute and mentions [Henry] Lee.

Folder 334

Robert Pogue, Maya Lick, [?], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling [West Virginia], 9 December 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.

Folder 335

Dan[iel] Call, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] concerning Poage vs. Chapline [and Bradford.] 9 December 1801.

5 items.

Folder 336

John Poage, Chilicothy [Chillicothe, Ohio] to Arch[ibal]d Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 December 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning military land disputes.

Folder 337

Sam[ue]l McCraw, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheelling, [Wheeling], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 29 December 1801.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns a lawsuit between [?] McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.

Folder 338

Includes Alexander White, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [Archibald Woods], [1802?].

4 pages. AMs.

Folder 339

Agreement (witnessed by W[illia]m McConnell ) between Woods, Ohio County, Virginia and Jacob Hambler and George Witt of the Northwestern Territory, 23 January 1802.

2 pages. DS.

For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.

Folder 340

John Buchanan, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 28 January 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Woods.

Folder 341

Agreement(witnessed by John White) between Archi[bal]d Woods, of Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], and Massy [Massam] Dean of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 February 1802.

3 pages. DS.

For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.

Folder 342

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 21 February 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel [Wetzel] got his money "for the Negro he sent down the River."

Folder 343

G[eorge] Jackson, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 March 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning [Albert] Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.

Folder 344

Agreement (witnessed by Betsy Woods) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Elijah Johnson of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 March 1802.

2 pages. DS.

For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.

Folder 345

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to [Joseph Tomblingson, n.p.,], 29 March 1802.

To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.

Folder 346

Sam[ue]l McCraw, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 April 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woods in the Virginia High Court of Chancery.

Folder 347

Edw[ard] Bryson, Captena [Captina, Belmont County, Ohio], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Wheling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 May 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.

Folder 348

Petition of inhabitants of [Northwest Territory, later Belmont County, Ohio], 31 May 1802.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.

Folder 348A

Samuel H. Smith, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 July 1802.

1 page. PLS.

Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.

Folder 349

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling, [Wheeling, Virginia], to Will[ia]m Galaspy, n.p., 29 July 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Woods.

Folder 350

A[braham] Faw, Alexandria, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 August 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 351

Henry Moore, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 September 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land for Abraham Faw.

Folder 352

Moses Chapline, Lieu[tenan]t Col[onel] Com[man]d[in]g, 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Archibald Woods, Major, First Battalion, 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, 8 September 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.

Folder 353

Ambros Creain and Steven Bowyer, Rockbridg[e] County, [Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 October 1802.

1 page. LS.

Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.

Folder 354

Abr[a]m Chapline, Mercer County, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 29 October 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 355

Zach[aria]s A. Beatty, Charlestown [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [West Virginia], 30 October 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning [?] Biggs' surveying.

Folder 356

Elnathan Scofield, Beilmont [Belmont] County, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, 8 November 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.

Folder 357

Stephan Bowyer, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woodes [Woods], Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 November 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to let Mark Jeacobs [Jacobs] live on land owned by Woods.

Folder 358

George Slaughter [Paris, Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 November 1802.

3 pages. ALS.

Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so to remit payments in pot metal.

Folder 359

Levi Boone, Maysville, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Lexington, [Kentucky], 8 December 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Decides not to exchange land with Woods.

Folder 360

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, Kentucky, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia].

Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.

Folder 361

A[nn (Poage)] Woods, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Lexington, Ken[tuck]y, 13 December 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Giving news about his mill.

Folder 362

And[re]w Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Lexington, Kentucky, 14 December 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning deed to land.

Folder 363

Archi[bal]d Woods, Frankfort, [Kentucky], to William Crogan, Jefferson County, [Kentucky], 15 December 1802.

1 page. ALS.

Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.

Folder 364

Joseph Woods, Eddyville, [Kentucky], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Lexington, Kentucky, 20 December 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.

Folder 365

W[illia]m Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 December 1802.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 366

Agreement (witnessed by Robert Stewart) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia and Levin Okey of Belmont County, Ohio, 26 January 1803.

2 pages. DS.

For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captuna [Captina] Creek.

Folder 367

John White, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 February 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the milling of flour.

Folder 368

Edw[ard] Bryson, Captena [Belmont County, Ohio] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 February 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.

Folder 369

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Thomas Bounds, n.p., 16 February 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Offering to exchange some land with him.

Folder 370

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bald] Woods, 25 February 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.

Folder 371

Sam[ue]l Smith, Whe[e]ling, Virginia [West Virginia], to Archi[bald] Woods, near Whe[e]ling, Virginia, 1 March 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.

Folder 372

Levin Okey, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 5 March 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.

Folder 373

Agreement (witnessed by William [?] and Geo[rge] Knox ) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia and George Witt and Daniel Roberts of Belmont County, [Ohio], 15 March 1803.

2 pages. DS.

For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.

Folder 374

Jo[seph] Woods, Eddyville, Kentucky, to uncle, Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 March 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.

Folder 375

Josiah Chapline & County, [Wheeling, Virginia?] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 March 1803.

1 page. LS.

Requesting planks.

Folder 376

Jacob Brock, n.p., to Archabel [Archibald] Woods, near Whealon, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 March 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Wanting to lease land from Woods.

Folder 377

Moses Chapline, Lieu[tenan]t Col[one]l Com[man]ding], of the 4th Regiment of the Virginia Militia, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arche[i]bald Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 April 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.

Folder 378

John Nixon, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, 14 April 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Is sending his wife to pay Woods.

Folder 379

Noah Linsley, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, 15 April 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a survey order.

Folder 380

Sally Galbreth, Point Pleasant [Virginia] [West Virginia], to John Galbreth, Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, 17 April 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning her arrival and health and Jane [?].

Folder 381

Ja[me]s Neilson, Washington, Mississippi, Territory, to Arch[iba]ld Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 May 1803.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods is Natchez.

Folder 382

Joseph Tomlinson, Grave Creek, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], n.p., 3 May 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Sam[ue]l Biddle.

Folder 383

A[ndrew] Woods, Jr., Eddyville, [Kentucky], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 May 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Mentioning his poverty.

Folder 384

John Brown, Boone County, Kentucky, to Archelus [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 May 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning military warrant land.

Folder 385

M. M., Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to John Wilson for Maria McKean, Washington, Pennsylvania, 6 May 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Saying how much she is missed.

Folder 386

E. Vaughan, Chillicothe, [Ohio], to Archibald W[oods], near Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 9 May 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Inquiring about military land located for [?] Page.

Folder 387

Jeremiah Hunt, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 May 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of [Belmont County, Ohio], the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. [Bears notes in another hand] incomplete.

Folder 388

Ja[me]s Poage, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheelin[g, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 June 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses [Richard] Yeates' land and family news.

Folder 389

W[illia]m [Perrine?], Wheelin[g, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 3 June 1803.

1 page. ALS.

concerning a survey.

Folder 390

John Thomas, Mercer County, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, near Wheelin[g], Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 June 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning title to land owned by [?] Graham.

Folder 391

John Coalter, Staunton, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 7 July 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Telling Woods, Poage vs. Bradford & Chaplin[e] could not be tried in his district of the [Virginia High Court of Chancery].

Folder 392

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Jon Smith, n.p., 22 July 1803.

1 page. copy of ALS.

Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.

Folder 393

Sam[ue]l McCraw, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 August 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woods in the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.

Folder 394

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 September 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the building of a dam.

Folder 395

Catherine Johnston, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County within a few miles of Wheelan Town, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 September 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.

Folder 396

George Slaughter, Bourbon [County], Kentucky, to Archibal[d] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, 2 December 1803.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit money in metal caskings.

Folder 397

Jo[esph] Woods, Eddyville [Kentucky] to uncle A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 December 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Saying he has sent Andrew [Woods] and an Indian trader up White River.

Folder 398

Joseph Spencer, Vienna, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Moses Chaplin[e], Wheeling, Clerk Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 December 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land.

Folder 399

Mich[ae?]l Cresap, Grove Creek, [?] to Archibald Woods, near Wheelin[g, Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 December 1803.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to come make a survey.

Folder 400

E[lijah] Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., [1804?].

1 page. ALS.

Concerning money owed Woods by [Joseph?] Tomlingson.

Folder 401

E[lizabeth?] Woods, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [?], [1804].

Folder 402

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to [Robert] Pogue, n.p., 2 January 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.

Folder 403

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia and Robert Prittyman of Ohio County, Virginia, 15 January 1804.

2 pages. DS.

For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.

Folder 404

A[rchibal]d Woods, Wheling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Richard Yates [Yeates], Kentucky, 18 January 1804.

1 page. ACy of ALS.

Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.

Folder 405

Note (witnessed by Joseph Cravens) from Lewis Collins to William Thompson, 17 February 1804.

For money received.

Folder 406

W[illia]m Wilson, Augusta [County, Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 February 1804.

3 pages. ALS.

Gives his opinions of Methodists.

Folder 407

James McDowell, [Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia], to [Archibald] Woods, 28 February 1804.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants to exchange land with Woods.

Folder 408

Agreement (witnessed by Moses Chapline and Josiah Chapline) between Denis Cassat of Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Wheelling Creek [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 March 1804.

2 pages. DS.

For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.

Folder 409

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Mrs. Ann Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 March 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Giving family news.

Folder 410

Dan[iel] Call, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County [West Virginia], 2 April 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit of Poage vs. Chapline.

Folder 411

George Madison, Frankfort [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling [West Virginia], 9 April 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning [William] Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.

Folder 412

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, near Wheelling [Wheeling], Virginia [West Virginia], 18 April 1804.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.

Folder 413

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio C[oun]ty, Virginia [West Virginia],

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.

Folder 414

Tho[ma]s Evans, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 20 May 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning flour.

Folder 415

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 June 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning Philip Doddridge.

Folder 416

W[illia]m Perrine, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 10 July 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting flour.

Folder 417

Agreement (witnessed by Betsy Woods) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County Virginia [West Virginia] and George Witt of Belmont County, 13 July 1804.

2 pages. DS.

Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.

Folder 418

James Caldwell, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 July 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.

Folder 419

John Baker, n.p., to [Archibald Woods], 25 July 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.

Folder 420

Receipt from Noah Linsly to Archibald Woods, 6 August 1804.

1 page. DS.

For on moiety [half] of the first instal[l]ment & surveying expenses for land [in Northwest Territory] offered for sale at Steubenville.

Folder 421

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 August 1804.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in [Northwest Territory]; and the "conversion" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.

Folder 422

Bond (witnessed by Alexander Reed) of Archi[bal]d Woods with Elijah Johnston, 10 September 1804.

2 pages. DS.

To convey land.

Folder 423 currently does not exist in this collection.

Folder 424

Sam Smith, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Archi[bald] Woods, near Whe[e]ling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 October 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting flour.

Folder 425

Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], to D[aniel] Sheffey, 13 November 1804.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Philip Dod[d]ridge, the lawsuit of [John] McIntire vs. Woods, and Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 426

Isaac Baker, Waterford [?] to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 November 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a deed.

Folder 427

John Smith, Washington, [D.C.], to Arche[bal]d [Archibald] Woods near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 December 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the location of a road.

Folder 428

Robert Pogue, n.p., to Andrew Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], [Letter probably intended for Archibald], 25 December 1804.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.

Folder 429

A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 26 December 1804, to Rich[ar]d Yates, n.p., 26 December 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning their land dispute.

Folder 430

Jacob Sides, Brownsville [?], to Archibald Wood[s], near Whelen [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], December 1804.

1 page. ALS.

Offering to sell him burr mill stones.

Folder 431

Agreement (unexecuted) between Edward Coats of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Henry Hoover of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], January 1805.

2 pages. D.

That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.

Folder 432

Agreement between Robert Pogue of Mason County, Kentucky and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], January 1805.

1 page. Copy of D.

To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.

Folder 433

James Baird, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, 14 January 1805.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering flour.

Folder 434

Noah Linsly, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 14 January 1805.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a lawsuit involving [?] Fulton.

Folder 435

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Ann Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 February 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.

Folder 436

Bond (witnessed by Caleb Reeves) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia and John Ramsey (of Washington County, Pencilvania [Pennsylvania]) and Joseph Ramsey (of Ohio County, Virginia), 15 February 1805.

1 page. D.

Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.

Folder 437

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 7 March 1805.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.

Folder 438

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, Kentucky to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 March [180]5.

2 pages. ALS.

Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio [River].

Folder 439

Assign (witnessed by Thomas Woods and Franklin Woods) of Jacob Whetzal, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods and Noah Zane for his brother Lewis Whitsel, 20 March 1805.

1 page. DS.

Folder 440

Agreement between Nicholas Pergrin of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County Virginia [West Virginia], 18 April 1805.

1 page. DS.

For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.

Folder 441

George Stricker, McMechan Borrom, to Archibal[d] Woods, 24 April 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.

Folder 442

Agreement (witnessed by Jacob Whetzal [Wetzel]) between Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., and [Hezekiah] Reed and Edwards Tailors in Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 May 1805.

1 page. DS.

For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.

Folder 443

Bond for title (witnessed by Samuel Tallman and Betsy Wood[s] ) for Archibald Woods, 4 May 1805.

1 page. D.

To convey to Nehemiah Cravins [Cravens] 300 acres of land in Ohio.

Folder 444

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 May 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Tells of the birth of a daughter. "The election is over & I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;..."

Folder 445

Agreement (witnessed by Robert Cravens) between John Mothral and Henry Mantooth of Belmont County, Ohio and Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 May 1805.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.

Folder 446

Ric[har]d and Sam[ue]l McClure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 17 May 1805.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering flour.

Folder 447

R[ichard] & S[amuel] McClure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, 19 May 1805.

Ordering flour.

Folder 448

Jeremiah Hunt, Chillicothe [Ohio] to Archibald Wood[s], near Whelen [Wheeling] Virginia [West Virginia], 20 May 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Offering land for sale.

Folder 449

Robert Pogue, Washington, [?], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 June 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning a lawsuit involving land.

Folder 450

Agreement between Andrew Deafabough, n.p., and Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 21 June 1805.

1 page. DS.

For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.

Folder 451

Daniel Sheffey, Staunton, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 July 1805.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning lawsuit of Woods vs. [William] Lewis and McIntyre vs. Woods.

Folder 452

Jos[eph] Woods, n.p., to Uncle Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 August 1805.

1 page. ALS.

Asking about Archibald Woods' health.

Folder 453

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Archibald Woods], 16 August 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre vs. Woods.

Folder 454

[J. Bennet?], Mason County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 August 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.

Folder 455

D[aniel] Sheffey, Wythe Court House, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 August 1805.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit of Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 456

W[illia]m McGuire, Winchester, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 October 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning disputed land.

Folder 457

Agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods ) between Daniel Steenrod of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and James Jack, of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 November 1805.

2 pages. DS.

For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.

Folder 458

Agreement between Patterson Ingledue and Archi[bal]d Woods, 15 November 1805.

1 page. DS.

For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.

Folder 459

Hugh McGuire, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, near Wheling [Wheeling] County of Ohio, State of Virginia, 25 November 1805.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.

Folder 460

Joseph Woods, Smithland, Kentucky, to Uncle Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 December 1805.

1 page. ALS.

Tells his uncle he has moved.

Folder 461

Andrew Woods, n.p., to John Smith, n.p., [1806?].

1 page. ALS.

Concerning a land dispute.

Folder 462

[Archibald Woods] to [Daniel Sheffey], [1806?].

1 page. Al.

Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre vs. Woods and Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 463

Gabriel Jacob, Forks of Short Creek, [Virginia?], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 6 January 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.

Folder 464

Ja[me]s Stephenson, Alexandria, [?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling Town, [West Virginia], 15 January 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning taking wheat to his mill.

Folder 465

Agreement between Alex[ande]r McConnell, n.p., and Archi[bal]d Woods, 18 January 1806.

1 page. DS.

For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.

Folder 466

Agreement of Richard and Samuel McClure, n.p., with Archi[bald] Woods, n.p., 22 January 1806.

1 page. D.

For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.

Folder 467

Certificate (signed by Caleb Reeves, Henry Hoover, Jeams Cregg, John [Sott?], Alex[ande]r McConnell, James Patton, and William Palmer), [1806?]

1 page. DS.

That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.

Folder 468

Bond [witnessed by Robert Stewart and John Perregren] of William Ingledue of Colimbiana, Ohio and Joshuah Hatcher of Belmont County, [Ohio] with Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 February 1806.

1 page. DS.

To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.

Folder 469

Lease between William Swiney of Belmont County, Ohio and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 February 1806.

2 pages. DS.

For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.

Folder 470

Lease between Levin Okey of Belmont County, Ohio and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 February 1806.

2 pages. D.

For land in Belmont County.

Folder 471

James Stevenson, Alexandria, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 March 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Has bought wheat for Woods.

Folder 472

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 6 March 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.

Folder 473

W[illiam] Crogan, near Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 March 1806.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia].

Folder 474

Agreement between Alexander Black, n.p., and Arch[ibald] Woods, 12 March 1806.

1 page. D.

For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.

Folder 475

Agreement (witnessed by Kitty Witt) between George Witt, Belmont County, Ohio and Arch[ibal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 March 1806.

1 page. DS.

For Witt to rent land from Woods.

Folder 476

Agreement (witnessed by Massam Dean and Robert Stewart) between Alexander McConnell and James Dean of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 March 1806.

2 pages. DS.

for McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.

Folder 477

Hugh McGuire, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Wood[s], near Whelling [Wheeling], Ohio, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 April 1806.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the sale of land.

Folder 478

W[illia]m Price, Land Off[ice], Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 May 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.

Folder 479

E[lijah] Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 June 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting flour.

Folder 480

Benjamin Brown, Alexandria, [Virginia], to Arche[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling on the Ohio, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 June 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Asking about mill wheels.

Folder 481

Agreement (witnessed by Thomas Woods) between John Black and Archi[bal]d Woods, 7 July 1806.

2 pages. DS.

For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.

Folder 482

Agreement between Jocasta Simms, widow of Ignatuis Simms and Clariborne Simms, Richard Simms, Richard Goe and Richard Small, 15 August 1806.

1 page. DS.

For a temporary assignment of dower.

Folder 483

Benj[ami]n Brown, Alexa[ndria, Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.

Folder 484

Agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods and David McIntire) between George Feay of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and John Milligan of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 September 1806.

2 pages. DS.

For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.

Folder 485

E. Bronson, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 November 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.

Folder 486

John Stricker, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 13 November 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.

Folder 487

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Daniel Call, Richmond, [Virginia], 20 November 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuits of Poage vs. Chapline & Bradford. Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.

Folder 488

W[illiam] Crogan, near Louisville, Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, Ohio County near Whealing [Wheeling] Virginia [West Virginia], 28 November 1806.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.

Folder 489

Sam[ue]l Beale, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling Creek, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 December 1806.

1 page. ALS.

Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.

Folder 490

Geo[rge] Poage, Naps [Knapps] Creeks [Greenbrier County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 January 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning an injunction.

Folder 491

Will[ia]m McClandhan, Botetourt County, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 January 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Trying to settle Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 492

Tho[ma]s Moore, Brookville [?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 January 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the location of a road.

Folder 493

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia] to Humphrey Marshall, Frankfort, [Kentucky], 23 January 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit, Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 494

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia] to Humphrey Marshall, Frankfort, [Kentucky], 23 January 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning the lawsuit, Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 495

W[illia]m Poage, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County], Virginia [West Virginia], 30 January 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning land belonging to G[eorg]e Pepperly; and the lawsuit Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 496

Agreement (witnessed by Allan Clark and Elisha Talbott) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and John Edmonds of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 February 1807.

1 page. DS.

For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.

Folder 497

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to William McClandhan, n.p., 7 February 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.

Folder 498

D[aniel] Sheffey, Wythe Court House, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 February 1807.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 499

Robert Pogue, Lexington, [Kentucky] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 February 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 500

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods and Rich[ar]d and Sam[ue]l McClure, 21 February 1807.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.

Folder 501

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John McIntire, Zanesville, [Ohio], 2 March 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning an offer to settle McIntire vs. Woods.

Folder 502

W[illia]m Skinner, Marietta, [Ohio], to [Archibald Woods] n.p., 12 March 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to [Harman] Blennerhassett.

Folder 503

M[atthe]w Houston, N[atural] Bridge, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, to be in Staunton, [Virginia], 18 March 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 504

M[atthe]w Houston, Natural Bridge, [Virginia], to [Archibald Woods], 26 March 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly [McClung].

Folder 505

Edw[ard] Graham, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 29 March 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 506

Ja[me]s Burnet, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to [Archibald Woods], 3 April 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woods.

Folder 507

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Dan[ie]l Sheffey, 13 April 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 508

Bill of sale (witnessed by Tho[ma]s Woods ) from Robert Hewston to Archi[bal]d Woods, 2 May 1807.

1 page. DS.

For a still.

Folder 509

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Rich[ar]d Parriott, n.p., 19 May 1807.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from [William] McClandhan.

Folder 510

Promissory note (witnessed by Moses Chapline) from Jacob Cruse to Archi[bal]d Woods, 21 May 1807.

1 page. DS.

Folder 511

Benjamin Carpenter, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], State of Virginia [West Virginia], at Wheelin[g], 22 June 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Marhew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.

Folder 512

W[illia]m Poage, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Wood[s], Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 July 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 513

W[illia]m Chaplin, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 3 August 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Offering to sell land.

Folder 514

D[aniel] Sheffey, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, 7 August 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 515

James Ross, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 August 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.

Folder 516

William Lamb, Chillicothe, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 16 August 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 517

Request by Archi[bal]d Woods, 1 September 1807.

1 page. Copy of D.

Folder 518

Bond for title (witnessed by And[re]w Woods, Geo[rge] Knox and Rich[ar]d McClure Jun[io]r ) of W[illia]m Chapline, Moses Chapline and Josiah Chapline of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], with Archibald Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 September 1807.

2 pages. DS.

For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.

Folder 519

Moses Chapline, Lieut[enant] Col[onel] Co[mman]d[ing], 4th R[egiment] Virginia Millitia [sic], Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archebold [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 10 September 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.

Folder 520

Robert Bay, Zanesville, Ohio to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 September 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.

Folder 521

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to sister, Mrs. Ann Woods, Wheeling,[Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 September 1807.

2 pages. ALS.

Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.

Folder 522

C. Johnson, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling on the Ohio. [Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 October 1807.

4 pages. ALS.

Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in [ Woods vs. Lewis ].

Folder 523

Bond for title (witnessed by Tho[ma]s Rowland ) of W[illia]m McClenechan [McClandhan] of Botetourt County, Virginia with Arch[ibal]d Woods, of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 November 1807.

2 pages. DS.

For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.

Folder 524

Cha[rle]s Wells, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 4 November 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Offering to deal for land.

Folder 525

Benj[amin] Wells & Son, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, n.p., December 1807.

1 page. LS.

Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.

Folder 526

Cha[rle]s Wells, n.p., to Archi[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, Whealing [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 December 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Stating he will buy land from Woods.

Folder 527

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Gene[ra]l Samuel Blackburn, Attorney-at-Law, Staunton, Virginia, 17 December 1807.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Recounts his side of Woods vs. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.

Folder 528

Alexander & Jean Mitchel, n.p., to John S. [?] Mitchel, on Short Creek, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 items. 21 December 1807.

Folder 529

David Jones, Chester County, [Pennsylvania?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], offering land, 24 December 1807.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 530

Bond (witnessed by Darius Dorsey, Robert [sic] Prettyman and Eliza Wood) of Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], with William Chapline, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], for the re-conveyance of land back to Chapline upon his repaying a sum to Woods, 11 January 1808.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 531

Robert Bay, Zanesville, [Ohio], to Archib[al]d Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 January 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.

Folder 532

W[illia]m McClandhan, Botetourt County, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land, 1 February 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 533

Agreement (witnessed by Elisha Talbott and Tho[ma]s Woods ) between Arch[ibal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and John Edmonds of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], for Woods to rent thirty acres to Edmonds, 5 February 1808.

1 page. DS.

Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.

Folder 534

William Dement, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 10 February 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.

Folder 535

Levin Okey, Capteen, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, sending rent, 16 February 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 536

Robery Pogue, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], saying he stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes, 9 March 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 537

Francis Pearl, Woodford, Kentucky, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis, 20 March 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 538

Michael Cresap, [?] Creek, [?], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 22 March 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.

Folder 539

George Witt, n.p., to Miste Erger Woots [i.e. Mister Archibald Woods], telling Woods he will bring a wagon, 22 Margs [March] 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 540

Power of attorney (witnessed by Elisha Talbott) from Henry Young of Ohio [County, Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods to collect debts owed Young, 4 April 1808.

1 page.

Also includes a memorandum of Archi[bal]d Woods concerning power of attorney. 2 items.

Folder 541

Levin Okey, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p. Has purchased household goods of [?] Timmons for Woods, 7 April 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods to send down flour.

Folder 542

W[illia]m H. Cabell, Richmond, [Virginia], to [Moses Chapline or Archibald Woods] Commandant of the 4th Regiment, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 April 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns a missing arms shipment.

Folder 543

Cha[rle]s Wells, Whealing [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 11 April 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Still interested in Woods' land.

Folder 544

Levin Okey, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 22 April 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.

Folder 545

S[amuel] Blackburn, "The Wilderness," Bath County, Virginia, to Joseph [Archibald] Woods near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 August 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods vs. Lewis .

Folder 546

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, Kentucky, to Archebald [Archibald] Woods near Whealing [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 August 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he [William Croghan] owns. Wants to know about [John?] McIntire who purchased George R[ogers] Clark's right to land on Ohio.

Folder 547

Absalom Wells of Cha[rle]s [Town, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archabal [Archibald] Wood[s], desiring to buy land from Woods. 10 September 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 548

Moses Chapline, Lieu[tenan]t Col[onel], Comm[an]d[ing] 4[th] Reg[imen]t [Virginia] Militia, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, n.p., 14 September 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.

Folder 549

J. Evans, Jr., Walnut Hills, [?], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 September 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.

Folder 550

Joseph Hill, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Wood[s] near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 29 September 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.

Folder 551

J. Lewis, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 7 October 1808.

1 page. ALS.

It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. "Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sower [sour] and unfit for market."

Folder 552

Archi[bal]d Woods, Sweet springs [Botetourt County, Virginia], to Gen[era]l Samuel Blackburn, Augusta [County, Virginia], 20 October 1808.

Has asked for continuance in Woods vs. Lewis . Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.

Folder 553

Agreement between James Graham of Nelson County, Kentucky and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] for Graham to sell thirty-four acres of land in Ohio County to Woods, 7 November 1808.

1 page. Incomplete.

Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and Geo[rge] Knox ). 1 page. 2 items.

Folder 554

Receipt (witnessed by James Cloyd) for a deed from Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia to Samuel Hand of Fairfield County, Ohio, 16 November 1808.

1 page. DS.

Folder 555

Geo[rge] Hanco*ck, Fincastle, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling near Pittsburgh, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 November 1808.

2 pages. ALS.

Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.

Folder 556

Benj[ami]n Hough, Chillicothe, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 November 1808.

1 page. ALS.

Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.

Folder 557

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Thomas Moore, near Washington City, [D.C.], 25 December 1808.

3 pages. ALS.

Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.

Folder 558

Geo[rge] Hanco*ck, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 January 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 559

Moses Chapline, L[ieutenan]t Col[onel], Com[man]d[in]g 4th Virginia R[egimen]t Virginia M[iliti]a, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 January 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Orders Woods to draft 46 men.

Folder 560

Cha[rle]s Wells, n.p., to Archa[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 16 January 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Has no Negros to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.

Folder 561

John Bell, n.p., to Major Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 25 January 1809.

1 page. ALS.

In compliance with order, has militia company together.

Folder 562

Henry Smith, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 28 January 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.

Folder 563

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Phumphy, 30 January 1809.

Copy of 1 page. ALS.

Folder 564

C. Johnson, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 February 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

An application was made to change Venue in Woods vs. Lewis . It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.

Folder 565

Lease between Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., and Robert Prettyman, n.p., for Prettyman to rent land from Woods, 12 February 1809.

1 page. DS.

Folder 566

John White, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Major Archibald Woods, at his mill in Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 February 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Orders flour.

Folder 567

S[amuel] Blackburn, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 March 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives information and advice on Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 568

Agreement (witnessed by John Griffen) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and John Edmonds of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], for Edmonds to rent 30 acres of land from Woods, 18 March 1809.

2 items.

Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.

Folder 569

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 March 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. "We are advised by W[illia]m McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied."

Folder 570

P[olly] Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to sister, Mrs. Ann Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 April 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 571

Moses Chapline, Lieutenant Colonel Comm[an]d[in]g 4th Regt. Virg[inia] Militia, to Major Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 10 April 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.

Folder 572

M[atthe]w Houston, Natural Bridge, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 April 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Undertook to get paper [needed in Woods vs. Lewis ] from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe [Monroe] C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subp[o]ena issued for Patrick.

Folder 573

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Col. [?] Nicholas, n.p., 19 April 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.

Folder 574

W[illia]m Chapline, Jr., Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 April 1609.

1 page. ALS.

Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.

Folder 575

James Graham, Nellson [Nelson] C[i]ty, Kentucky, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheelin[g, Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 May 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.

Folder 576

Archi[bal]d Woods, near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Daniel Sheffey, Member of Congress, Washington, [D.C.], 21 May 1809.

3 pages. ALS.

Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances [counteracting] remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.

Folder 577

Memorandum of an agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods ) between John Edmonds and William Edmonds of the one part and Charles Hammond of the other part for William Edmonds to do farming work for Hammond, 4 July 1809.

1 page. DS.

Folder 578

James Cloyd, St. Clarisville [Ohio], to Uncle Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 July 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to borrow money.

Folder 579

Samuel Hand, n.p., to Archable Woods, at Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 July 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take "best matters" [action]. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.

Folder 580

And[re]w Woods, n.p., to Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., 11 July 1809.

1 page. ALS.

"Brother Archibald & myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed..."

Folder 581

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Whealing, [Wheeling], Ohio [County], Virginia [West Virginia], 9 August 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.

Folder 582

M[athe]w Houston, Natural Bridge [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 August 1809.

1 page. ALS.

[ Woods vs. Lewis ] will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.

Folder 583

[Polly Wilson], n.p., to sister Mrs. Ann Wood[s], Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 August 1809.

1 page. AL.

Folder 584

Tho[ma]s Glisson, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p. 17 August 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus [in school]. "If Franklin [Woods' other son] to exculpate himself has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me." Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.

Folder 585

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 August 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Sends Franklin and Aipheus [Woods] home. Defends [Thomas] Glisson as a teacher.

Folder 586

Benj[ami]n Hough, Chillicothe [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheel[ing, Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 August 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.

Folder 587

Moses Chapline, Lieut[enant] Col[onel] Com[an]d[in]g 4th R[egiment] Virginia Militia, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Major Archibald Woods, n.p., 29 August 1809.

1 page. LS.

Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.

Folder 588

James Graham, Nelson County, Kentucky, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 September 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Has sent deed. Please remit money.

Folder 589

S[amuel] Blackburn, Lexington, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 September 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

[ Woods vs. Lewis ] has been continued until April. Gen[era]l Breckenridge & [Allen] Taylor did not attend the exposition of Genl Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.

Folder 590

D[aniel] Sheffey, Lexington, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, 13 September 1809.

1 page. ALS.

There has been a continuance in Woods vs. Lewis . Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.

Folder 591

J. M. Walker, B. Buffeloe, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia]. Lewis has obtained a postponement [in Woods vs. Lewis ], 13 September 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 592

W[illia]m Wilson, Augusta, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bald] Woods, Ohio [County], Virginia, 17 September 1809.

3 pages. ALS.

Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.

Folder 593

C. Johnson, Staunton, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 September 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

[ Woods vs. Lewis ] is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.

Folder 594

Geo[rge] Slaughter, Bourbon [County], Kentucky, to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 September 1809.

2 pages. ALS.

Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. W[illia]m Oldham will handle it.

Folder 595

Jo[h]n Evans, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 November 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Offers negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry & Nancy as well as a "lad" and a "girl," 7 years old. Describes their abilities.

Folder 596

Alex[ande]r Pettit, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 11 November 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Sends commission. "I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall [martial].

Folder 597

Noah Linsly, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Earl Sproat or Benj[ami]n J. Gilman, 12 November 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Asks one of them to pay taxes on Arch[ibal]d Woods ' land.

Folder 598

[Archibald Woods], near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to D[aniel] Shetfey, n.p., concerning Woods vs. Lewis, 13 November 1809.

2 pages. ACy.

Gives directions in taking Gen[era]l Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from [George] Hanco*ck. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.

Folder 599

Bond for title (witnessed by Tho[ma]s Woods ) from Archi[bal]d Woods to Henry Young for conveying 160 acres to Young, 5 December 1809.

Copies of DS. 2 items.

Folder 600

G[eorge] Jackson, Chillicothe [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 27 December 1809.

1 page. ALS.

Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.

Folder 601

Order of Adam Wolfort, District of St. Louis, Upper Louisiana, [Missouri], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, 29 December 1809.

1 page. Ds.

Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg. 1 page. DS.

Folder 602

P[olly] Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Ann Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 7 January 1810.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 603

Thomas [Warman?], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p. He cannot come to Woods', 8 January 1810.

1 page. ALS.

If Woods can come to his [Thomas Warman] mothers he will take five dollars less.

Folder 604

Memorandum of settlement of partnership between Thomas Woods, Noah Linsly and Archi[bal]d Woods, 13 January 1810.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Folder 605

Lease (witnessed by Th[oma]s Parker) from Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia, to Michael Enlow of Belmont County, Ohio, for Enlow to rent land, 15 January 1810.

1 page. DS.

Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.

Folder 606

J. Brown, Frankfort, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 19 January 1810.

1 page. ALS.

He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept "two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment." Two & half dollars per acre for other tracts.

Folder 607

Adam Wolforte, Saint Louis, [Missouri], to Archeble [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 6 February 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.

Folder 608

Agreement (witnessed by Cha[rle]s Stillwell ) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia and John Watson and Robert Brown of Ohio County, Virginia for Woods to lease lands to Watson and Brown, 26 February 1810.

1 page. DS.

Folder 609

John Wishart, Washington, [D.C.], to John McLure, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 February 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.

Folder 610

Tho[ma]s Glisson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 February 1810.

2 pages. ALS.

Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. "There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place." Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.

Folder 611

John McIntire, Zanesville, [Ohio], to Archbeld [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 March 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.

Folder 612

John Brown, Boone County, Kentucky, to Archebald Woods near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 March 1810.

2 pages. ALS.

Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.

Folder 613

Jo[h]n Gooding, West Alexander [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Col. Arch[ibal]d Woods, Commandant of 4th Reg[imen]t Virg[ini]a, 15 March 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.

Folder 614

John Mayes, Westalexander [West Alexander], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 22 March 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.

Folder 615

Levi Boone, Maysville [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 March 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.

Folder 616

James Graham, n.p., to Archebeld [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 June 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.

Folder 617

J. M. Walker, n.p., to Majer [Major] Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], [21 May 1810?].

2 pages. ALS.

Reports on various schools in his County.

Folder 618

Samuel Coleman, D[eputy] A[djutant] G[eneral], Richmond [Virginia], to [Archibald Woods] the Commandant of the 4th Regiment, [Virginia Militia] transmitted advice of the Council of State concerning Courts Martial, 20 July 1810.

Folder 619

Agreement (witnessed by John Perrman) between Gideon Kent of Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] and Archibald Woods of Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia] for Kent to build a house, 24 July 1810.

3 pages. DS.

Detailed description of how it is to be built.

Folder 620

Isaac Hutchison, Monroe [County], Virginia [West Virginia] to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 July 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Will send record of Woods vs. Lewis (300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.

Folder 621

Tho[ma]s Glisson, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 July 1810.

3 pages. ALS.

Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. "The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them." Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Wood] [Woods' son.]

Folder 622

D[aniel] Sheffey, Staunton, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 August 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from [John] McIntire. Will attend Woods vs. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.

Folder 623

[?], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 19 August 1810.

1 page. L.

The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.

Folder 624

Archi[bal]d Woods, Lexington, [Virginia], to William Walker. Craig's Creek, Botetourt [County, Virginia], 13 September 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Salutation is "Dear And[re]w." Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. "As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask [George] Hanco*ck to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled." "have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet..."

Folder 625

W[illia]m Walker, Botetourt [County, Virginia], to uncle Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia. 25 September 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Presented receipts to [?] Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with [George] Hanco*ck. "I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family & small portion of this world's goods--my wife [Elenor] has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother & brother And[re]w also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky."

Folder 626

Jonathan Purdy, 2 Batt[alion], O[hio] C[ounty] M[ilitia], Grave Creek [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Col, 1st Bat[talio]n, O[hio] C[ounty] M[ilitia], n.p., 1 October 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Lists officers elected by company.

Folder 627

W[illia]m McGuire, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p. Offers to sell stills, 2 October 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 628

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to W[illia]m Lewis, Botetourt [County, Virginia], 5 October 1810.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Wants to meet him in Staunton.

Folder 629

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Thomas Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 October 1810.

3 pages. ALS.

Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.

Folder 630

James Laidley, Wood Court House, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 October 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Introduces [?] McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.

Folder 631

A. Caldwell, Wheeling Mills, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., [November 1810].

2 pages. ALS.

Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.

Folder 632

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Skinner & Barber, n.p., 14 December 1810.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.

Folder 633

David Putnam, Bank of Marietta, [Ranesville, Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 December 1810.

2 pages. ALS.

Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.

Folder 634

Memorandum of agreement between Josiah Dillon and Archibald Woods, 29 December 1810.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to Geo[rge] Paull.

Folder 635

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 December 1810.

1 page. ALS.

Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in [Woods vs. Lewis]. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.

Folder 636

[Archibald Woods] to [?], [1811?].

1 page. ACy of AL.

Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.

Folder 637

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Will[ia]m Poage, Staunton, [Virginia], [1811].

3 pages. Copy of ALS.

Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in [ Woods vs. Lewis ]. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.

Folder 638

Thomas Boyles, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, [1811].

1 page. ALS.

Intends to get money to Woods.

Folder 639

[Archibald Woods] to Elijah McClandhan, Sheriff of Botetourt [County, Virginia], [1811].

1 page.

Folder 640

Agreement between Thomas Nichols and Archi[bal]d Woods for Woods to deliver flour, 13 January 1811.

1 page. DS.

Folder 641

Robert Pogue, Mason County, Kentucky, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 January 1811.

3 pages. ALS.

[?] Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against [?] Brown. Gives family news.

Folder 642

Promissary note of [Archibald Woods] to Moses Shepherd for three hundred dollars, 18 January 1811.

1 page. D.

Folder 643

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Rob[er]t Poage, near Mays Lick, Kentucky, 18 January 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to know if [?] Hughes brought suit against [Benjamin] Bell for him. It not, will employ Alex[ande]r Marshall next.

Folder 644

James Dunlap, Canonsburgh, [sic] [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 January 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Describes college at Canonsburgh.

Folder 645

James Smith, n.p., to Andrew Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 January 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.

Folder 646

Zebulon Warner, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 February 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.

Folder 646A

John Lee, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 February 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.

Folder 647

William Downey, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Virgniey [Virginia], 11 February 1811.

2 pages. ALS.

Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.

Folder 648

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 February 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Has had no further account from Staunton. "I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compl[iments] to [?] and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library."

Folder 649

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 February 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Encloses a decree against [William] Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.

Folder 650

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 March 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Cannot be at election [in Ohio County, Virginia]. Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.

Folder 651

Alexander Reed, Washington, [Pennsylvania], to John McLure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 March 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Wants [?] Woods [son of Archibald Woods] to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.

Folder 652

Geor[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, 15 March 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.

Folder 653

Deed (witnessed by Edw[ard] Bryson and Sam[ue]1 Dillon ) between George Paull of the first part, Josiah Dillon and Dorothy Dillon of the second part and Archibald Woods of the third part, 29 March 1811.

4 pages. DS.

George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edw[ard] Bryson. 1 page. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Jun[io]r. 1 page.

Folder 654

Archi[bald] Woods, n.p., to John White, n.p., 3 April 1811.

Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, [Ohio] stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.

Folder 655

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 April 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Gives family news.

Folder 656

Samuel Moore, Archa [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheelan [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 October 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.

Folder 657

Lease from Archi[bal]d Woods to Josiah McGuire, 15 April 1811.

1 page. DS.

Folder 658

W[illia]m Chapline, Jr., Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling Creek, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 April 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.

Folder 659

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Martin Gaunt of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] for Gaunt to lease land from Woods, 19 April 1811.

1 page. DS.

Folder 660

Geo[rge] Hanco*ck, Fincastle, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling near Pittsburg[h], Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1811.

2 pages. ALS.

Lewis has deposited money with General [James] Breckinridge for Woods' claim. [?] Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.

Folder 660A

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 April 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Results of election between W[illia]m McKinley and Wilson.

Folder 661

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to D[aniel] Sheffey, n.p., 2 May 1811.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis . Th[oma]s Wilson is elected to Congress.

Folder 662

Agreement between Josiah McGuire and Michel Brown, carpenters and Archi[bal]d Woods, for work to be done Woods' house, 7 May 1811.

2 pages. DS.

Lists tasks and prices.

Folder 663

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 May 1811.

4 pages. ALS.

Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.

Folder 664

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Isaac Hutchinson, Clerk of Monroe County, at union, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Asks if copy of decree in [ Woods vs. Lewis ] has been forwarded.

Folder 665

Archi[bal]d Wood[s], n.p., to George Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], 28 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

[Noah?] Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.

Folder 666

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Wil[lia]m R. Dickinson, Cash[ie]r Bank at Steubenville, [Ohio], 21 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Transmits payment to discharge note.

Folder 667

Geo[rge] Evans, agent of Oliver Evans, Pittsburgh Steam Mill to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.

Folder 668

D[aniel] Sheffey, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, 25 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.

Folder 669

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to James Paull, Pennsylvania, 28 May 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.

Folder 670

C. Johnson, Staunton, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 June 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Sends decree in Woods vs. Lewis .

Folder 671

Execution issued by Jno Ewing and Sam[ue]l McClure 8 June 1811.

1 page. DS.

Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr vs. Ferroi.

Folder 672

Benj[ami]n Biggs, B[rigadier] Gen[era]l, West Liberty, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Lt. Col. Arch[ibal]d Wood[s], n.p., 8 June-20 June 1811.

2 items. 1 page.

Folder 673

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to David Erwin, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 June 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to [?] Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. "The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke, [sic] in Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia]..."

Folder 674

Geo[rge] Hanco*ck, Fincastle, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling near Pittsburg[h, Virginia], 12 June 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Sends bill [of complaint] for Woods to answer in Wilson's Ex[ecut]ors vs. Woods.

Folder 675

Jno. W. Pleasants, Council Chamber, City of Richmond, [Virginia] to the Commandant of the 4th Regiment [Virginia Militia] Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 June 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Instructed by Lieutenant Governor "to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified."

Folder 676

Appointment, of Andrew Howlett as a captain in the fourth Regiment tenth Brigade and third Division of the Virginia militia, 25 June 1811.

1 page. DS.

Folder 677

Zac. Sprigg, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 29 June 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Needs oats from Woods.

Folder 678

M[atthe]w Houston, Natural Bridge, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 July 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's "son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life." Gives other family news.

Folder 679

[Archibald Woods], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Geory[e] Hanco*ck, n.p., 8 July 1811.

2 items.

Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods .

Folder 680

Bonds (witnessed by Noah Linsly) of Archibald Woods with Moses Shepherd, William Irwin, Noah Zane and Noah Linsly, 18 July 1811.

1 page. D.

Folder 681

S. McClure, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 19 July 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 682

Benj[ami]n Biggs, Br[igadier] Gen[eral], 10th Brigade, to Col. Arch[ibald] Wood[s], n.p., 6 August 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.

Folder 683

D[aniel] Sheffey, Montgomery Court House, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 August 1811.

2 pages. ALS.

Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods vs. Lewis . Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.

Folder 684

Agreement (witnessed by Spencer Biddle and Damiel [?]) between Lloyd Biddle of Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1811.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.

Folder 685

John McLure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibald] Woods, n.p., 5 September 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Sent articles written for.

Folder 686

And[re]w Woods, n.p., to Brother Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 5 September 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.

Folder 687

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 September 1811.

2 pages. ALS.

Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of [?] Jackson by legislature. Thinks [Congressional] session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.

Folder 688

Agreement between Thomas Evans of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Zebudiah Meix of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 September 1811.

1 page. DS.

Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.

Folder 689

Jesse Hunt, Newels town, [Newell, Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheelen, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] 15 September 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.

Folder 690

John Wilson, Washington, Pennsylvania, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 October 1811.

1 page. PD.

Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.

Folder 691

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to [?] Griffith, St. Clairsville, [Ohio]. 5 October 1811.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder See 656

8 October 1811.

Folder 692

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 October 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 693

John Beach, Marietta, [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheelling [Wheeling], [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 October 1811.

1 page. ALS.

If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the halfe [sic].

Folder 694

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods near Wheeling, Virginia [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 October 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Spoke to R. [?] Thompson who is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.

Folder 695

Arch[ibald] Woods, n.p., to Elig[a]h McClandhan, Botetourt [County, Virginia], 26 October 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to W[illia]m Poage of Augusta [for Woods]. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.

Folder 696

Jo[seph] Cloyd, Natural Bridge, [Virginia] to Uncle Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 November 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by M[atthe]w Houston.

Folder 697

John Gosney, n.p., to Archabal [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [sic] [West Virginia], 13 November 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Wants Woods to make him some flour.

Folder 698

Isaac Kelly, n.p., to the Register of the Land Office at Richmond, Virginia, 15 November 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.

Folder 699

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 November 1811.

3 pages. ALS.

Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The "Harriet" sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of Jno Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. "it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect H[enry] Clay, speaker and they did elect him." Describes Clay.

Folder 700

S. R. Bakewell, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 November 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. "Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever & he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood."

Folder 701

Power of attorney (witnessed by Noah Zane and Noah Linsly) from Moses Shepherd to Noah Linsly, 29 November 1811.

1 page. DS.

To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.

Folder 702

Tho[ma]s Woods, Washington, [Pennsylvania], to father [Archibald Woods], 9 December 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.

Folder 703

Andrew Howlett, n.p., to Archeble [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 18 December 1811.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 704

Memorandum of business for Tho[mas] Woods to attend to for Archibald Woods, [1812?].

1 page. M.

Concerns settling Woods vs. Lewis. "Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds."

Folder 705

W[illia]m Poage, Augusta [County, Virginia] to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 January 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Received four hundred dollars from [William] Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Ex[ecution] nor Cred[i]ts, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.

Folder 706

P[olly] Wilson, Morgantown [Virginia] [West Virginia], to sister Anna [Ann] Wood[s], Whe[e]ling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 January 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. "if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already to[o] large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them." Misses her husband [who is in Congress]. Hope he returns in March, but if the[y] declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.

Folder 707

Tho[ma]s Wilson, City of Washington, [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 January 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned "the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point." Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.

Folder 708

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington City [D.C.], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 January [1812].

3 pages. ALS.

Has received draft [to settle Woods vs. Lewis ]. Has to be sent back to W[illia]m Poage to obtain proper endorsem*nt. "We hear of nothing here but war..." Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.

Folder 709

Sam[ue]l McKee, Washington City [D.C.], to Archibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 January 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.

Folder 710

Memorandum of agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods, Josiah Updegraff [?] and Moses Chapline) between Thomas Evans and John Eoff, 20 January 1812.

1 page. DS.

For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.

Folder 711

Proclamation by Governor James Barbour, 23 January 1812.

1 page. PD.

Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.

Folder 712

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington City [D.C.], to [Archibald Woods]. pages, 30 January 1812.

2 ALS.

Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in "our (to be made Army)". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions [William Branch] Giles.

Folder 713

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Jessey Hunt, Cincinnati, Ohio, 3 February 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.

Folder 714

Richard Yeates, n.p., to Archibald Woods, on Wheeling Creek, near mouth, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 February 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.

Folder 715

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville [Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 February 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. [Benjamin] Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, [Woodsfield?].

Folder 716

[Archibald Woods] to Ro[bert] Woods, n.p., 24 February 1812.

1 page. ACy of AL.

Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.

Folder 717

Isaac Hutchison, union, Monroe County [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 March 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 718

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 March 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. "The 'Constitution' has returned ten days & no report of anything from England and France." Sheftey has paid no money.

Folder 719

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 20 March 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Doesn't have time to consider offer [for land]. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah [Woods]. Wants Brother James [Woods] to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Jo[seph] Woods and make a deed.

Folder 720

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 March 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses British spy, John Henry. "It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of." April elections will express public mind.

Folder 721

Jo Cloyd, Rockbridge [County, Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County] Virginia [West Virginia], 26 March 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and M[atthe]w Houston in Ohio County. In Woods vs. Lewis, Lewis has sold land to [?] Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to W[illia]m Poag[e]. James Greenlee married Miss [?] Paxton.

Folder 722

James Trenor, Sinking Creek, Botetourt County, [Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 March 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods vs. Lewis.

Folder 723

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington [D.C.] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 March 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let [?] Shepherd and all friends know.

Folder 723A

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington [D.C.], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 April 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents "for the information of the people." Forwarded report on subject of [U.S.] Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about [embargo]. Received no more money from Sheffey.

Folder 724

George Paull, n.p., to A[rchaibald] Woods, n.p., 2 April 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.

Folder 725

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia] to W[illia]m Poage, near Staunton, [Virginia], 8 April 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by [William] Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.

Folder 726

Jos[eph] Woods, Nashville, [Tennessee], to uncle [Archibald Woods], 10 April 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.

Folder 727

James Smith, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 April 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.

Folder 728

Lists of officers and when they were sworn in, 25 April 1812.

1 page. AMs.

Folder 729

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.

Folder 729A

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Freder[ic]k Farmer, 26 April 1812.

1 page. ANS.

Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.

Folder 730

W[illia]m Poage, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 May 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against [William] Lewis in Woods vs. Lewis .

Folder 731

George Paull, St. Clairsville [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, 9 May 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 732

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio] to Archibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 May 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.

Folder 733

Ja[me]s Gooding, West Alexander, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio C[ounty], Virginia [West Virginia], 23 May 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.

Folder 734

Isaac Kelly, n.p., to Colonel [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 May 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.

Folder 735

Geo[rge] Pannill, n.p., to Col[o]nel A[rchibald] Wood[s], n.p., 2 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.

Folder 736

Nathan Holister, n.p., to Arch[ibald] Woods, n.p., 2 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.

Folder 737

James Crage [?], Fishcreek, to Archy [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.

Folder 738

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Put advertisem*nt in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.

Folder 738A

W[illia]m Irwin, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Wood[s]. n.p., 10 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 739

J[ame]s Barbour, Richmond, [Virginia], to The commandant of the 4th Reg[imen]t, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 June 1812.

2 pages. Copy of LS.

Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign [in Wheeling Light Infantry]. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by [?J Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.

Folder 740

Noah Zane, n.p., to Ar[chibal]d Woods, n.p., 22 June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. [Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pencilvania [Pennsylvania].

Folder 741

Appointment of William McCoy as lieutenant in fourth regiment, tenth brigade, and third division of Virginia militia. Signed by J[ame]s Barbour and registered by J. H. Pleasants. Bears seal, 23 June 1812.

1 page. PDS.

Folder 742

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], June 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.

Folder 743

Jo[seph] Woods, Nashville, [Tennessee] to uncle Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 June 1812.

3 pages. ALS.

Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew [Woods], Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.

Folder 744

Levi Hicks, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 29 June 1812.

1 page. ANS.

Wants to rent horse pasture.

Folder 745

J[ame]s Barbour, Richmond [Virginia], to Arch[ibald] Woods, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 July 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.

Folder 746

A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., to D[aniel] Sheffey, Washington City, [D.C.], 10 July 1812.

2 pages. Copy of ALS.

Folder 747

Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Thomas Wilson, Washington City, [D.C.], 10 July 1812.

2 pages. Copy of ALS.

Encloses copy of [Daniel] Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, W[illia]m. Nearly cost her her life.

Folder 748

Asher Jones, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheling [Wheeling] Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 August 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.

Folder 749

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Alexander Caldwell, n.p., 18 August 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.

Folder 750

Orders from Benj[ami]n Biggs, B[rigadier] Gen[era]l l0[th] Br[i]gad[e], to Lt. Col[one]l Arch[ibal]d Wood[s], 31 August 1812.

Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.

Folder 751

John J. Jacobs & Co., Wellsburgh [Wellsburg, Brooke Co.] Virginia [West Virginia], 7 September 1812.

2 pages.

Unable to raise money owed to Woods.

Folder 752

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville, [Kentucky] to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 September 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.

Folder 753

John Connell, n.p., to Col. Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio [County] Virginia [West Virginia], 16 September 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. "The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment." Late orders authorize the Col. com[man]d[in]g to provide for the transportation of the baggage. "My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary."

Folder 754

John Connell, Charleston, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods of Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 18 September 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. "Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant."

Folder 755

Central Standing Committee (James Woods, John Campbell, Jr., Samuel Greenhow, William Fenwick, and Benjamin J. Harris), Richmond, [Virginia] to Archa[bald] [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 19 September 1812.

1 page. PD.

Folder 756

Warrant from Archibald Woods, Lieut[enant] Colo[nel] Com[mandan]t 4th Reg[imen]t Virg[ini]a Militia, 23 September 1812.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Folder 757

John Wilson, Washington, Pennsylvania, to Arche[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 September 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.

Folder 758

Cha[rle]s K[ing] Mallory, Council Chamber, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Lieut[enant] Commandant of Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 October 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.

Folder 759

John Bready, n.p., to Archable [Archibald] Woods, near Wheelling [Wheeling], Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], October 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.

Folder 760

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, [Virginia], 20 October 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.

Folder 761

S. R. Bakewell, Charleston, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 October 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.

Folder 762

F. McHenry, Elizabeth-town, [Pennsylvania?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 November 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.

Folder 763

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] Thomas Wilson, Washington City [D.C.], 6 November 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Madison ticket had a majority of 92. [Stephen] Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that [Return Jonathan] Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters least [sic] he might meet with insults." "I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats." Cites examples. Will write [Daniel] Sheffey for account with [William] Lewis.

Folder 764

M[ichael] Cresap, Fish Creek [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archib[al]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 16 November 1812.

1 page. ALS.

Will sell land for $12,000.

Folder 765

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 November 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service "as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength & spirit--but they will not pull together." sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. "the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace." Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to [Daniel] Sheffey.

Folder 766

Jo[seph] Cloyd, Natural Bridge, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 December 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.

Folder 767

General orders, Headquarters, N. W. Army, Upper Sanauskey [Ohio], signed by (L. Hukle, Ass[istan]t Dep[artmen]t Ad[jutan]t Gen[era]l.) Endorsem*nt says G[enera]l Harrison's Order of P[a]rad[e], 22 December 1812.

3 pages. DS.

Gives directions for morning and evening parades.

Folder 768

Mary Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 24 December 1812.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives family news and news of household activities.

Folder 769

Levin Okey, n.p., to Arc[h]able [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 January 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Woods should rent to [?] Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.

Folder 770

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 January 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Has spoken to Gen[era]l S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. "No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Genls in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers." Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. "We attempt more than we can do well."

Folder 771

Benj[amin] Ruggles, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 January 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns politics in Ohio.

Folder 772

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Vi[rgini]a, [West Virginia] to Andrew Hamilton, Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, 28 January 1813.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.

Folder 773

W[illia]m Robertson, C[lerk] of C[ouncil], In Council [Richmond, Virginia] to [Archibald Woods], Commandant of the 4th Regiment, Ohio [County, Virginia], 30 January 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.

Folder 774

Agreement (witnessed by John McLure) between Archi[bald] Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and William Cunningham of Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 February 1813.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.

Folder 775

J.A. Buchanan, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 February 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.

Folder 776

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 10 February 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Mentions [Buchanan] attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from [James] Winchester [concerning River Raisin defeat]. Disagrees with conduct of the war...."but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard [even?] in the recesses of the palace."

Folder 777

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Aaron Varney and Jedadiah Varney of Vermont, 18 February 1813.

For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.

Folder 778

John White, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 25 February 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.

Folder 779

N[athaniel] Burwell, Salem, Botetourt County, [Roanoke County], [Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 February 1813.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns Woods v. Lewis.

Folder 780

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Washington, [D.C.], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 1 March 1813.

1 page. ALS.

"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise." Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Sec[re]t[ary] of War.

Folder 781

Agreement (witnessed by Archi[bal]d Woods and James Kelly) between Isaac Robinson of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and John Kelly of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 March 1813.

1 page. DS.

To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.

Folder 781A

Bond (witnessed by James Kelly) between Archi[bald] Woods and Issac Robinson, 9 March 1813.

1 page. DS.

Folder 782

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to James Barbour, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, [Virginia], 22 March 1813.

Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.

Folder 783

W[illiam] Croghan, near Louisville [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 March 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.

Folder 784

Agreement between James Barnett and Archi[bal]d Woods, 23 April 1813.

1 page. DS.

For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.

Folder 785

Promise by John Thompson to give Geo[rge] Paull, 28 April 1812. 1 April 1814.

Promise to give possession of a house and lot.

Folder 785A

John Carr, n.p., to [Robert Stuart], n.p., 9 May 1813.

1 page. ANS.

Request to let John D. seaman have flour.

Folder 786

John Anderson, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 1 June 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Needs lime to finish house.

Folder 787

Agreement (witnessed by Nathan Holister) between Archi[bal]d Woods (for himself, Benj[ami]n Ruggles, George Paull & Levi Barber) and John Barrit, 5 June 1813.

To sell Barrit land.

Folder 788

Asher Jones, n.p., to Ar[chibal]d Woods, n.p., 11 June 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns whiskey.

Folder 789

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, [Wheeling], Virginia [West Virginia], 28 June 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.

Folder 790

Ben[jamin] Ruggles, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.

Folder 791

Geo[rge] Paull, in Camp at Delaware, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 July 1813.

3 pages. ALS.

Making arrangements to sell property to [William] Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.

Folder 792

Power of attorney (witnessed by William Gill and James Shannon) from George Paull to John Patterson to execute a deed to William Sharpless, 12 July 1813.

1 page. DS.

Includes, DS, affidavit of Josiah M. Smith. 1 page.

Folder 793

N[oah] Linsly, n.p., to Archibald] Woods, n.p., asking Woods to inspect the construction of a road, 15 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 794

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Troops are getting ready to march.

Folder 795

John Davis, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.

Folder 796

Benj[amin] Ruggles, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.

Folder 797

A. Hamilton, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 24 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns payments for barrels [of flour?].

Folder 797A

Lt. James Ewing, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Lieut[enant] Col[onel] Com[mandan]t, [4th Regiment, Virginia Militia].

1 page. ALS.

Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.

Folder 798

J. Caldwell, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 29 July 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Settling of accounts.

Folder 799

James Paull, Jr., n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 August 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.

Folder 800

D. McClure, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p. Asks Woods to make a survey, 3 August 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 801

Benj[amin] Biggs, Brig[adie]r Gen[era]l, 10[th] Brig[a]de, [Virginia Militia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 August 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to order troops for muster.

Folder 802

Geo[rge] Paull, Lower Seneca Town, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 August 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.

Folder 803

Geo[rge] Paull, Lower Seneca Town, [?], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 August 1813.

3 pages. ALS.

Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.

Folder 804

Benj[amin] Ruggles, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 September 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.

Folder 805

Geo[rge] Paull, Camp Lower Seneca Town, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 September 1813.

23 pages. ALS.

Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. [William Henry] Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.

Folder 806

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 September 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. "This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contem[p]tible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--"

Folder 807

Jno. Brady, Li[e]ut., n.p., to Col. Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 13 September 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.

Folder 808

Charges sent to Colo[nel] John Connell, C[o]mm[an]d[an]t, 103 Reg[imen]t Virginia Militia, against Richard Roberts of David Pugh's Volunteer Rifle company attached to the 103d Regiment Virginia Militia, 14 September 1813.

2 pages. DS.

Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.

Folder 809

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., Noah Linsley, Charleston [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 September 1813.

1 page. Copy of ALS.

Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with [?] Ross.

Folder 810

Geo[rge] Paull, on the lake of Carrying[?], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 April 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.

Folder 811

B[enjamin] Ruggles, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, 21 September 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.

Folder 812

Agreement (witnessed by Issac Barrett) between Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia] and John Barrett of Belmont County, Ohio for Woods to sell land to Barrett, 28 September 1813.

1 page. DS.

Folder 813

Promissory note (witnessed by James Mays) of John Cunningham and Robert Paull to Samuel Robinson, 28 September 1813.

1 page. DS.

Folder 814

Warrant issued to arrest Lt. Richard Roberts on order of Colo[nel] John Connell, 103[rd] Regiment, Virginia Militia on charges brought by Capt. David Pugh, 28 September 1813.

1 page. DS.

Signed by B. D. adjutant.

Folder 815

Nathan Holister, Capticana [Captuna, Ohio], to Archa [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 October 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.

Folder 816

Levi Barber, Marietta Court House [Ohio], to Archibald Woods & Benja[min] Ruggles, n.p. [?], 8 October 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.

Folder 817

Proceedings in the court-martial of Lt. Richard Roberts of 103rd Regiment, Virginia Militia, 14 September 1813.

4 pages. Incomplete. D.

Folder 818

Orders issued to Archibald Woods by Bemj[ami]n Biggs, Br[igadier] Gen[era]l 10[th] Brig[a]de for Woods to preside at court-martial of Lt. Richard Roberts, 13 October 1813.

1 page. DS.

Folder 819

Geo[rge] Paull, Detroit, [Michigan], to [Archibald Woods, n.p.], 17 October 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 820

Muster roll of [4th Regiment, 10th Brigade, Virginia Militia] written by L[ieutenant] Col[onel] Archi[bal]d Woods, [18 October 1813].

1 page. AM.

Folder 821

Levin Okey, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 October 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Petitions are doing very well [perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio]. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.

Folder 822

Absalom Ridgely, West Liberty, [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, [Ohio], 20 October 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge [release] of dower to his deed.

Folder 823

W[illia]m E. Wilson, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 21 October 1813.

3 pages. ALS.

Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.

Folder 824

Asher Jones, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, living near Wheeling [Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 November 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.

Folder 825

Agreement (witnessed by W[illia]m C. Chapline, Jr., George Knox and Benjamin McMahan) between Stephen R. Wilson and Archibald Woods that Wilson will not challenge title to land, 6 November 1813.

2 pages. Copy of DS.

Includes copy of DS, of affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexand[e]r Chaplin and Benj[ami]n W. Mahan ) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land. 1 page.

Folder 826

Agreement (witnessed by Lloyd Biddle) between Archi[bal]d Woods and James Atkinson for Atkinson to rent land, 12 November 1813.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 827

Franklin Woods, Detroit [Michigan], to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 17 November 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Arrived in Detroit "the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was verry [sic] lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing." Has been sick with Billious [bilious] fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.

Folder 828

Agreement (witnessed by Nancy Woods) between John Parks and Archi[bal]d Woods for Woods to lease a cooper's shop and house to Parks, 25 November 1813.

1 page. DS.

Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.

Folder 829

Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 November 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.

Folder 830

W[illia]m Webb, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 9 December 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Needs flour.

Folder 831

W[illia]m Downey, Gurnsey County, Ohio, to Archey [Archibald] Woods, Whillin [Wheeling] [Virginia] [West Virginia], 11 December 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.

Folder 832

A. Hamilton, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 18 December 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Sends to Woods for money.

Folder 833

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 December 1813.

1 page. ALS.

Letter from Gen. [Lewis] Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.

Folder 834

Geo[rge] Paull, Chillicothe, [Ohio], to Ar[chibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 December 1813.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns possible repeal of a law [creating a new County?]. [?] Hammond has written [William] Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.

Folder 834A

James H. Relfe, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 24 December 1813.

1 page. ANS.

Requests for flour.

Folder 835

Order of Archi[bald] Woods, Lieut[enant] Col[onel] 4th Reg't., Virginia M[ilitia], to Basil Riggs, Sheriff to pay James Campbell and Thomas Hugh[e]s for repairing public arms, 1814.

1 page. DS.

Folder 836

P[hilip] Doddridge, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 January 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns money [?] McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.

Folder 837

John G. Young, Chillicothe, [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 January 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.

Folder 838

Agreement (witnessed by Spencer Biddle) between Lloyd Biddle of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] for Woods to lease to Biddle a tavern, house and twenty acres of land, 8 January 1814.

1 page. DS.

Folder 839

Franklin Woods, Detroit, [Michigan] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia. Illness among troops, 10 January.

1 page. ALS.

Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians.

Folder 840

Absalom Ridgely, West Liberty, Virginia [West Virginia], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 January 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.

Folder 841

Geo[rge] White, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 February 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.

Folder 842

Agreement between John Cunningham and Archi[bal]d Woods both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] for Cunningham to work as carpenter, joiner and farmer, 4 February 1814.

1 page. DS.

Folder 843

W[illia]m Poage, Staunton, [Virginia], to Arch[i]b[al]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 February 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Has received $200 from [Daniel] Sheffey. Requests family news. "the Democ[rats] here are very sanguin[e] in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will."

Folder 844

Levin Okey, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, living near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 February 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns creation of new County [i.e. Monroe]. Road has not been marked.

Folder 845

Appointment of Lewis Bonnet as major of 4th Regiment, 10th Brigade, third Division of Virginia Militia, 7 February 1814.

1 page. DS.

Signed by J[ame]s Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.

Folder 846

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 February 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns selection of Wheeling.

Folder 847

A. Hamilton, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Lieut. Colo[nel] Archibald Woods, 4th Regt. Virginia Militia Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 3 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Change in law for time of training.

Folder 848

Agness Ramsey, Fish Creek Hills, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling Creek, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.

Folder 849

Benj[ami]n Biggs, West Liberty, [Virginia], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jef[f]ries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.

Folder 850

M. Smith, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.

Folder 851

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to [?], 18 March 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of [a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company?] would be good.

Folder 852

Levi Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 March 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.

Folder 853

Ja[me]s McClure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 19 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.

Folder 854

W[illiam] Croghan, Locust Grove, [Kentucky], to [Archibald Woods], 21 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Crissap [Cresap]. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of [?] Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.

Folder 855

Mathew [Sield?], Fish Creek [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 29 March 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns runaway slave.

Folder 856

Deed from Archi[bald] Woods and Anne [Ann] Woods, to John Ramsey of Washington County, Pennsylvania, April 1814.

2 pages. D.

For 120 acres on the Ohio River.

Folder 857

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clarisville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 April 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.

Folder 858

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 7 April 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Sends survey.

Folder 859

John Mills, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] woods, n.p., 14 April 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Needs six bushels of corn.

Folder 860

Franklin Woods, Detroit, [Michigan] to [father] Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 17 April [1814].

2 pages. ALS.

[George] Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by [George] Paull. Describes fort.

Folder 861

Agreement (witnessed by W[illia]m Beckett ) between Archi[bal]d Woods and James Atkison, both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1814.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease land to Atkison.

Folder 862

Aaron Denman, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Thomas Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses dry goods. "I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made."

Folder 863

Geo[rge] Paull, Brownsville, [Pennsylvania] to Ar[chibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], [28] April 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Betsy [(Woods) Paull] continues to mend, On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, & 28th Reg'ts will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. "Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined."

Folder 864

John Ewing, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[i]b[al]d Woods, n.p., 17 May 1814.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 865

Proxy (witnessed by [Ju?] R. Munzon) from Geo[rge] Paull to Archibald Woods, 21 May 1814.

1 page. DS.

To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.

Folder 866

Arrest warrant for Archibald Hamilton signed by James H. [Relfe?], 21 May 1814.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Includes DS, copy of charges against Hamilton. 3 pages.

Folder 867

Fran[klin] Woods, Detroit, [Michigan], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 May 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot yet clothes. "if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrest[ed].

Folder 868

Ralph Smith, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 3 June 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy land from Woods.

Folder 869

Stephen R. Wilson, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 June 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about [property] lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.

Folder 870

Appointment of William Fans as captain in the fourth regiment, tenth brigade and third division of Virginia Militia. Signed by Linah Mims, lieutenant-governor and J. H. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia, 27 June 1814.

1 page. DS.

Folder 871

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to William Poage, near Staunton, [Virginia], 27 June 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. " I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia."

Folder 872

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Charles Ham[m]ond, Belmont County, [Ohio], 11 August 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning sale of Sharpless house.

Folder 873

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Connill [Connell], Comm[andan]t of the 10th Brigade, Brooke County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 19 August 1814.

2 pages. ALS.

Discussing uniforms.

Folder 874

Garrison Jones, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 August 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to sell Woods a horse.

Folder 875

Asher Jones, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns W[illia]m Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.

Folder 876

Asher Jones, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 11 September 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to settle debt.

Folder 877

Geo[rge] Paull, Zanesville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 September 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.

Folder 877A

Geo[rge] Paull, Zanesville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 September 1814.

3 pages. ALS.

Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.

Folder 878

John Connell. Comm[an]d[in]g 10[th] B[rigade] Virginia M[ilitia], to A[rchibald] Woods, 4th Reg't, Virginia M[ilitia] Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 September 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Orders Woods to a muster.

Folder 879

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to George Paull, Zanesville, Ohio, 16 September 1814.

3 pages. ALS.

Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe [County, Ohio].

Folder 880

Promissory note (witnessed by Thomas Wells) of Thomas [?] with Archi[bal]d Woods, 19 September 1814.

1 page. DS.

Folder 881

Memorandum of an agreement (witnessed by B. Fawcett) made between John Fawcett and Archi[bal]d Woods, 27 September 1814.

1 page. DS.

for Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Woods.

Folder 882

Bond for title from Benjamin Farquher of Clinton County, Ohio and Josiah Updegroff of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 September 1814.

2 pages. DS.

For a house and lot in Wheeling.

Folder 883

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 9 October 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Sends what he thinks register's fees are.

Folder 884

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to William Irwin, Richmond, Virginia, 10 October 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.

Folder 885

The Librarian, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] Library Room to Archibald Woods, n.p., November 1814.

1 page. L.

Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.

Folder 886

John S., Baltimore, [Maryland], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 December 1814.

1 page. ALS.

Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.

Folder 887

Agreement (witnessed by Franklin Woods) between Daniel Steenrod and Archi[bal]d Woods both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 December 1814.

for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.

Folder 888

H. McCluny, Brooke Court House, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 January 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns a lawsuit [Philip] Doddridge is handling for Woods.

Folder 889

General orders from Claiborne W. Gooch D[eputy] A[djutant] G[eneral] for Moses Green, A[djutant] Gen[eral]. Adjutant-General's Office, Richmond, [Virginia], 12 January 1815.

1 page. PD.

Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.

Folder 890

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to L[evi] Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], 15 January 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.

Folder 891

Bill of sale (witnessed by Lloyd Biddle) from Spencer Biddle to Archi[bal]d Woods, 19 January 1815.

1 page. DS.

For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.

Folder 892

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to James Smith, Capteena, 23 January 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.

Folder 893

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Levi Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], 24 January 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to enter quarter sections.

Folder 894

Alpheus P. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 January 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.

Folder 895

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, near Cincinnati, [Ohio] to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 January 1815.

4 pages. ALS.

Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.

Folder 896

Henry Stevenson, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archib[al]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 February 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 897

Muster roll of a company of the 4th Regiment Virginia Militia commanded by Herman Greathouse, 9 February 1815.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 898

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., and John Cunningham, n.p., 10 February 1815

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.

Folder 899

John Mills, n.p., to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 11 February 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.

Folder 900

And[re]w Woods, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 11 February 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.

Folder 901

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 12 February 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to rent land for Woods.

Folder 902

Muster roll of a company of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia commanded by William Irwin, 13 February 1815.

2 pages. DS.

Folder 903

Noah Zane, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to J[ohn] Marshall, Richmond, [Virginia], 14 February 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Introduces [Archibald] Woods to Marshall.

Folder 904

Appointment of John Millet as ensign in the 4th Regiment, 18th Brigade and third Division of the Virginia Militia. Signed by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia, 20 February 1815.

Folder 905

Communication from A[rchibald] W[oods], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to his troops in the 4th Regiment, Virginia Militia, 11 March 1815.

1 page. Copy of AMS.

Folder 906

W[illia]m [?], Brooke Courthouse, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 March 1815.

1 page. ALS.

John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.

Folder 907

Agreement (witnessed by Joshua Molliston) of Nathan Goodridge, n.p., and John Morley, n.p., with Archibald Woods, n.p., 20 March 1815.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.

Folder 908

Ja[me]s Chapline, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Wood[s], Wheeling Creek, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 March 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.

Folder 909

John Connell, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 March 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.

Folder 910

Agreement (witnessed by James Smith) between James Barrett, n.p., and Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 27 March 1815.

1 page. DS.

For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.

Folder 911

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Adjutant General at Washington City, [D.C.], 27 April 1815.

1 page. Copy of ALS.

Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circ*mstances of their march.

Folder 912

Lewis Bonnett, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 12 May 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia M[ilitia].

Folder 913

Roll of officers of 4th Reg[i]m[en]t, [Virginia Militia], 16 May 1815.

1 page. D.

Folder 914

Thomas Smith, Capteena, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 July 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Got three quarter [sections] of land.

Folder 915

And[re]w Elliott, St. Louis, [Missouri],to A[rchibald] Woods, 6 August 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Woffert does not want to sell his land.

Folder 916

Wil[l]iam Nolin, n.p., to Arche [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 6 August 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.

Folder 917

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 7 August 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Has no recollection of articles of agreement between Geo[rge] Poage and Woods.

Folder 918

W[illiam] Croghan, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 15 August 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.

Folder 919

Deed from John Feay (deputy sheriff acting for Basil Riggs, sheriff) to James Arbutton both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 August 1815.

1 page. DS.

For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.

Folder 920

Promissory note from [Archibald Woods] and [?] with Northwestern Bank of Virginia, 2 September 1815.

1 page. D.

Folder 921

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 11 September 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 922

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Moses W. Chapline, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 September 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas [Woods] is totally against him, he will agree to it.

Folder 923

John McLure, Bedford, [Virginia] to James McLure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 October 1815.

3 pages. ALS.

Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return he would not be whipped.

Folder 924

Benj[ami]n Jeffery, Major 4[th] Regt. Virginia M[ilitia], n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Whelling, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 October 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.

Folder 925

Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., to [?] Jeffries, n.p., 23 October 1815.

1 page. Copy of ALS.

States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.

Folder 926

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to William Croghan, Ju[nio]r, Litchfield, Connecticut, 12 November 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.

Folder 927

A. Caldwell, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 23 Nov[ember 1815?].

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.

Folder 928

John Eaton, Morristown, Ohio to Archibold [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 November 1815.

1 page. ALS.

A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scot[t] wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.

Folder 929

Caleb Nice, n.p., to officers of the court martial, 25 November 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.

Folder 930

John Poage, Greenup County, [Kentucky], to Archib[a]l[d] Wood[s], near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 November 1815.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.

Folder 931

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] and Jasper Malory and John Long of Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 December 1815.

2 pages. D.

For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.

Folder 932

George Madison, Frankfort, [Kentucky] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 December 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.

Folder 933

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 December 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.

Folder 934

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], [1816?].

2 pages. ALS.

Will not be able to go [to Indiana Territory?]. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.

Folder 935

Memorandum of the behavior of Lydia Dill in trying to alienate W. J. Zane from his daughters, [1816?].

1 page. M.

Folder 936

John Connell, B[rigadier] G[eneral], Brooke Courthouse, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Colo[nel] A[rchibald] Woods, 4th Reg[imen]t, [Virginia Militia], n.p., 8 January 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.

Folder 937

Geo[rge] Miller, New York, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 January 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Phila[delphia] worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.

Folder 938

E.C. Wilson, [Washington, D.C.], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 January [1816?].

3 pages. ALS.

Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.

Folder 939

L[evi] Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 January 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield [Ohio].

Folder 940

Samuel Wilson, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 January 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.

Folder 941

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 20 January 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.

Folder 942

Robert Pogue, Mason County, [Kentucky], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 January 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.

Folder 943

Felix Scott, Grandville, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 January 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.

Folder 944

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 February 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull [Woods' daughter].

Folder 945

John Reiley, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 18 February 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Offers to trade money and horses for land.

Folder 946

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 February 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. [?] Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.

Folder 947

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.

Folder 948

Samuel Parr, Vincennes, [Indiana Territory], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 March 1816.

4 pages. ALS.

Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.

Folder 949

Moses Shepherd, City [of] Washington, [D.C.], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 March 1816.

Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling [for u.s. Road].

Folder 950

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Secretary [of Treasury] has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.

Folder 951

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City,[D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.

Folder 952

Agreement (witnessed by Charles D. Knox and Geo[rge] Knox) between Samuel co*ckayne and Archi[bal]d Woods both of Ohio County, Virginia, 6 March 1816.

1 page. DS.

For co*ckayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.

Folder 953

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 March 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the [Cumberland] Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.

Folder 954

Alpheus D. Willson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archib[al]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio [County] Virginia [West Virginia], 14 March [1816].

1 page. ALS.

Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.

Folder 955

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington City, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 March 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. "on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself." Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.

Folder 956

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 March 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Two hundred acres of land bought from Sam[ue]l co*ckain is worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad [Cumberland Road] is settled. Gives price of flour.

Folder 957

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.

Folder 958

Moses Shepherd, City [of] Washington, [D.C.], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 March 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

[Cumberland] Road being confirmed, he is wa[i]ting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. "Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. "

Folder 959

Thomas Smith, Mouth of Captinah [Capteena], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 March 1916.

1 page. ALS.

Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.

Folder 960

Samuel Parr, Vincennes, [Indiana], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 March 1816.

Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors of f. [William Henry] Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.

Folder 961

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 27 March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.

Folder 962

Geo[rge] White, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 27 March 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy or borrow anvil.

Folder 963

Bond for an unidentified person to pay Archi[bal]d Woods 125 dollars, 30 March 1816.

1 page. D.

Folder 964

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.

Folder 965

John Gardiner, General Lana Office [Washington, D.C.], to [Benjamin] Ruggles, Senate U[nited] States [Washington, D.C.], 3 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.

Folder 966

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Senate Chamber, [Washington, D.C.] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.

Folder 967

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to L[evi] Barber, Marietta [Ohio], 11 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.

Folder 968

W[illia]m Irwin, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.

Folder 969

John Richardson, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, 17 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Asks to borrow $160.

Folder 970

E. McClandhan, Botetourt County, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 April 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.

Folder 971

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. [Moses] Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.

Folder 972

A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Claiborne W. Gooch, Adjunct Gen[era]l Richmond, [Virginia], 28 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.

Folder 973

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, 29 April 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on [April] 15.

Folder 974

Wil[lia]m McCoy, Lt. n.p., to Col. Archibald Woods, n.p., 2 May 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Resigns commission.

Folder 975

L[evi] Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 May 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.

Folder 976

John Bonnett, Big Wheeling, Creek, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 6 May 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.

Folder 977

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 15 May 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Sale of lots to [David] Person and [?] Jackson.

Folder 978

David Person, n.p., to [?] Woods, n.p., 16 May 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Asks terms for a lot.

Folder 979

Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Stephen R. Wilson, n.p., 27 May 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Rich[ar]d Nichols) vs. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia].

Folder 980

A. Hamilton, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 29 May 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Sends for corn meal.

Folder 981

Thomas Wells, Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 4 June 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Sends for land patents.

Folder 982

S[tephen] R. Wilson, Wood County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 June 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson vs. Caldwell, Woods et al.

Folder 983

Cornelius Peterson, Woodfield, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 16 June 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.

Folder 983A

[Spencer Biddle] To Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Verginney [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 June 1816.

1 page. AL.

Folder 984

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Philip Dod[d]ridge, Charleston, Brooke County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 June 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Does not want to buy lots at Doddriage's price.

Folder 985

E. C. Wilson, [Washington, D.C.], to G[eorge] Wash[ing]t[on] Wilson, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 June [1816].

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 986

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, 29 June 1816.

Politics.

Folder 987

Bond of title (witnessed by William T. Good) of John Feay with Archi[bald] Woods, both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 July 1816.

For 178 acres in Ohio County.

Folder 988

E. McClandhan, Botetourt County, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 July 1816.

1 page. ALS.

McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.

Folder 989

John McCormick, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 16 July 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 990

John Barr, Pickaway, [County, Ohio] to Archi[bal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 July 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.

Folder 991

S. Wing, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling Creek, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 July.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 992

P[hilip] Doddridge, Charlestown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 July 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.

Folder 993

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 August 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.

Folder 994

Jasper Mallory, [?], to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 August 1816.

1 page. ALS.

James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction mar[k]ed A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James [Reff?]

Folder 995

Geo[rge] Paull, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Ar[chibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 August 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Gen[era]l [William Henry] Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.

Folder 996

L[evi] Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 August 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Gives circ*mstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.

Folder 997

A. Swearingen, Washington, [Pennsylvania?], to Archabeld [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 19 August 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.

Folder 998

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 August [1816].

1 page. ALS.

Asks for two s[u]p[oen]as to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson vs. Woods et al. "We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait [sic] to heaven." Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.

Folder 999

Geo[rge] Paull, Louisville, [Kentucky], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 August 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns land in Indiana.

Folder 1000

Eug[enui]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 September 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.

Folder 1001

Subpoena issued to William Chaplin, Joseph Coldwell, Alexander Coldwell, Archibald Woods and others as defendants in a lawsuit brought by Stephen R. Wilson (administrator of Richard Nichols) in the High Court of chancery of Clarksburgh [sic], [Virginia] [West Virginia]. Issued by [Sam Sprigg?], 11 September 1816.

1 page. D.S.

Folder 1002

Geo[rge] Paull, Vincennes, [Indiana], to Ar[chibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 September 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Fourth day of [land] sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.

Folder 1003

Geo[rge] Paull, Vincennes, [Indiana], to Arc[hibal]d Woods, Wheelling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 September 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.

Folder 1004

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Capt. Henry Sockman, n.p., 22 September 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1005

Alpheus [D.?] Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Uncle A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 September 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Franklin [Woods] fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family has started for Staunton.

Folder 1006

Elie Williams, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 24 September 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of [Cumberland] Road.

Folder 1007

Jasper Mallory, Capt[ina Creek, Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 October 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.

Folder 1008

Jasper Mallory, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 October 1816.

2 pages. ALS.

Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.

Folder 1009

Elij[ah] McClandhan, Botetourt C[oun]ty, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, at Wheeling, Ohio County, 31 October 1816.

3 pages. ALS.

Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money [probably in setting Woods vs. Lewis ].

Folder 1010

Resignation of Arch[ibal]d Woods as lie[u]t[enant] Col[one]l and commandant of the 4th Reg[imen]t Virginia M[ilitia], 4 November 1816.

1 page. Copy of DS.

Has served in militia for 37 years.

Folder 1011

Agreement of Zebadiah Miex, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] with [Archibald Woods], 6 November 1816.

1 page. DS.

To build a house. Gives specifications.

Folder 1012

Agreement [witnessed by Franklin Woods] between Archi[bal]d Woods and Gabriel Wallings both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 November 1816.

2 pages. DS.

For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.

Folder 1013

Agreement between Archi[bald] Woods and Samuel Sweney [Sweeney?], 23 November 1816.

2 pages. DS.

For Sweney to clear eight acres of land.

Folder 1014

Spe[nce]r Biddle, n.p., to Col[o]n[e]l Woods, n.p., 3 December 1816.

1 page. ANS.

Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.

Folder 1015

W[illia]m Irwin, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 December 1816.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.

Folder 1016

M[atthe]w Houston, Natural Bridge, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 February 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.

Folder 1017

Geo[rge] Paull, Washington City, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 February 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Discussed embassy with Secretary [of State ?]. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus [Ohio?] a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.

Folder 1018

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods and Henry Bowers, 12 February 1817.

2 pages. DS.

For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.

Folder 1019

Jos[eph] Woods, Nashville, [Tennessee], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 February 1817.

7 pages. ALS.

Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father [James Woods].

Folder 1020

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 February 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.

Folder 1021

J[asper] Mallory, Capteen [Captina Creek, Belmont County, Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 15 February 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Samuel [Sweeny ?] has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicated for keeping a disorderly house.

Folder 1022

S. Connell, Brooke Courthouse [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 February 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.

Folder 1023

Lease from Archi[bald] Woods to James Atkinson for land, 1 March 1817.

3 pages. DS.

Folder 1024

R. E. Higginbotham, Cash[ie]r Union Bank of Maryland, to F[ranklin] Woods, Cash[ie]r, 4 March 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.

Folder 1025

John Coli, James Philops, Woodsfield [Ohio], to Archabale [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 March 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.

Folder 1026

Jo[seph] Cloyd, Rockbridge County, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 12 March 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.

Folder 1027

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Levi Barker, Marietta, [Ohio], 17 March 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Barber to send land certificate.

Folder 1028

Memorandum of lease from Archi[bal]d Woods to John Stewart of a house in Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 March 1817.

1 page. AM.

Folder 1029

Ja[me]s Gilliland, n.p., to Archa [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 March 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see W[illia]m Downey for interest.

Folder 1030

Agreement (witnessed by Geo[rge] Paull ) between Jacob McKinney of Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Moses Shepherd of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 April 1817.

1 page. DS.

For McKinney to build a bridge on the [Cumberland] Road.

Folder 1031

Elie Williams and Moses Shepherd, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 16 April 1817.

1 page. LS.

In conference with [?] Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.

Folder 1032

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to [Elie] Williams and [Moses] Shepherd, 20 April 1817.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.

Folder 1033

W[illiam] Croghan, Locust Grove near Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archebald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 May 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.

Folder 1034

Bond of Cleaburn Simms and Richard Simms with Archibald Woods (sheriff of Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia]), 7 May 1817.

2 pages. DS.

For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.

Folder 1035

Jim Carrel, Steubenville, [Ohio], to Franklin Wood[s], Wheelling, [Wheeling] Virginia [West Virginia], 13 May 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by [George] Paul[l].

Folder 1036

Jos[eph] Woods, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 May 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.

Folder 1037

Promissory note, of John Miller to Archi[bal]d Woods, 20 June 1817.

1 page. DS.

Folder 1038

Agreement between John Dugan and Benj[ami]n Linton on one part and Moses Shepherd and Archi[bal]d Woods of the other part, 1 July 1817.

1 page. DS.

Folder 1039

Geo[rge] Paul[l], n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 13 July 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns [land purchase?].

Folder 1040

Jacob Windle, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheelin[g], Ohio County, Virginia,[West Virginia], 21 July 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.

Folder 1041

Daniel Steenrod, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 5 August 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.

Folder 1042

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Monroe County, Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 16 August 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to do Woods' work.

Folder 1043

Daniel Steenrod, n.p., to A. Woods, n.p., 21 August 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.

Folder 1044

Mary F. Mallory, Captine, [Capteena, Belmont County, Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns digging a well.

Folder 1045

John Hart, Steubenville, [Ohio], to [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.

Folder 1046

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 9 September 1917.

2 pages. ALS.

Speaks of a third party [J. Mallory] who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.

Folder 1047

J[asper] Mallory, C[aptina?], Belmont [County, Ohio] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Does not think [James] Smith has proof of slander.

Folder 1048

Memorandum of an explanation by Archi[bal]d Woods [while sheriff of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia]], 19 September 1817.

1 page. AMS.

Of his handling of an execution.

Folder 1049

Jasper Mallory, Captina, [Belmont County, Ohio] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 September 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and [James] Smith.

Folder 1050

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Thomas Smith, Capteena [Belmont County, Ohio], 22 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.

Folder 1051

Alpheus P. Willson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to uncle A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. "The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained." Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.

Folder 1052

H[e]nry [Boos?], Vinsennes [Vincennes, Indiana], to W[illia]m Clark, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.

Folder 1053

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Moses Shepherd, n.p., 30 September 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Problems with building a bridge [for Cumberland Road].

Folder 1054

Daniel Steenrod, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 3 October 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.

Folder 1055

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Jos[ias] Thompson, n.p., 3 October 1817.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area [for the Cumberland Road].

Folder 1056

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Long, Capteena [Belmont County, Ohio], 7 October 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Directions for building a house.

Folder 1057

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 10 October 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns elections.

Folder 1058

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Moses Shepherd, n.p., 10 October 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run [for the Cumberland Road] and paying the laborers.

Folder 1059

William Croyhan, Jr., Louisville, Kentucky, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 November 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.

Folder 1060

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio] to Archibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 November 1817.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.

Folder 1061

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, to Col. Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 20 November 1817.

Folder 1062

Geo[rge] Paull, Columbus, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 December 1817.

2 pages. ALS.

Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. "The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties." Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.

Folder 1063

Jasper Mallory, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 December 1817.

3 pages. ALS.

Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks J[ames] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.

Folder 1064

Memorandum (draft) of an agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods and William Waddell both of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1818.

1 page. M.

for Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.

Folder 1065

John Scott, n.p., to Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 January 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Discontent of people renting land from Woods.

Folder 1066

Jasper Mallory, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 January 1818.

3 pages. ALS.

Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on [James] Smith and H[enry] Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.

Folder 1067

Jasper Mallory, n.p., to A[rchibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 31 January 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Needs Woods to appear at suit of [Fract?] against him. Blames [James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.

Folder 1068

John Wishart, Washington, [Pennsylvania], to Tho[ma]s Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 1 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Sends vacine crust.

Folder 1069

James Vance, n.p., to Archie [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 1 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with barga[i]n Vance and Woods agreed on.

Folder 1070

[Archibald Woods] to Rob[er]t Bre[c]kenridge, Louisville, Kentucky, 2 March 1818.

1 page. ACy.

Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.

Folder 1071

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to [Archibald Woods], 2 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.

Folder 1072

Jasper Mallory, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Wood[s], n.p., 9 March 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Promises to make a final settlement of their business.

Folder 1073

W[illiam] Croghan, Jr., Louisville, Kentucky to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. "The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark." Growth of Louisville is astonishing.

Folder 1074

Memorandum of a lease from Archi[bal]d Woods, to James Vance, 12 March 1818.

For a house, shop, garden and field.

Folder 1075

James Atkinson, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, 25 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.

Folder 1076

Robert Pogue, Maysville, [Kentucky] to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, 7 April 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.

Folder 1077

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 April 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Ohio members have called upon [William Henry] Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.

Folder 1078

John Jones, Monroe County, Virginia [West Virginia], to Archi[bald] Woods, Whelan [Wheeling], Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 April 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns business dealings with [?] Nichols.

Folder 1079

Ro[ber]t Breckinridge, Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 April 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.

Folder 1080

James Atkinson, n.p., to [?] Woods, n.p., 26 March 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.

Folder 1081

Tho[ma]s Smith, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 May 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.

Folder 1082

[Archibald Woods], to Geo[rge] R. Poage, [Maysville], Kentucky, May 1818.

1 page. AM.

Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.

Folder 1083

[?] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia].

1 page. ALS.

Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.

Folder 1084

L[evi] Barber, Marietta, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 July 1818.

1 page. ALS.

No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.

Folder 1085

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 July 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert [Poage?]. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.

Folder 1086

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 19 July 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.

Folder 1087

Amos B. Jones, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 July 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to pay Woods.

Folder 1088

W[illia]m Breckinridge, Stau[nton, Virginia] to Arohebald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 July 18[18].

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 1089

Arch[ibal]d [Woods], Wheeling, Creeke, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to John Cox, Washington, Pen[n]sylvania, 13 August 1818.

4 pages. Copy of ALS.

Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and J[osias] Thompson as agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.

Folder 1090

Archi[bald] Woods, Wheeling Creek, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to Josias Thompson, n.p., 20 August 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. "I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist." Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.

Folder 1091

Josias Thompson, Triadelphia, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 16 September 1818.

3 pages. ALS.

Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. "You may shew your teeth but cannot bite."

Folder 1092

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Josias Thompson, Superintendent, Cumberland Road, 21 September 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. "This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintend[en]t to be a contractor also at the same time." Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.

Folder 1093

Advertisem*nt of a runaway slave belonging to Archi[bal]d Woods, 3 October 1818.

1 page. AMS.

Description of him and his clothing.

Folder 1094

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, [Ohio County] Virginia [West Virginia], 8 October 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.

Folder 1095

W[illia]m Wickham, John C. Whiden, Ben Gassaway, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 9 October 1818.

1 page. LS.

Woods must move his fence which is interfering with [National Road]. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. "Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the tract [sic] you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.

Folder 1096

John W. Lee, Sh[eri]ff, Monroe County, Indiana, to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 20 October 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.

Folder 1097

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, [?] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 October 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.

Folder 1098

Daniel Steenrod, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 4 November 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns a disputed account for hauling.

Folder 1099

Joseph Spencer, Wood County, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 November 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.

Folder 1100

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Jos[ep]h Spencer, Marietta, [Ohio], 16 November 1818.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.

Folder 1101

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, [Ohio], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 November 1818.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.

Folder 1102

Archi[bald] Woods, n.p., to John G. Jackson, Washington City, [D.C.], 23 November 1818.

2 pages. Copy of ALS.

Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.

Folder 1103

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 December 1818.

3 pages. ALS.

Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. "The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past."

Folder 1104

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 December 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to [Elie] Williams, [Josias] Thompson and others.

Folder 1105

Tho[ma]s P. Rau [Morgantown, Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 December 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.

Folder 1106

Geo[rge] Paull, Columbus, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia), 15 December 1818.

3 pages. ALS.

Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor [ ]. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. "Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will."

Folder 1107

W[illia]m Robertson, C[lerk of] C[ouncil, Richmond, Virginia] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 December 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1108

James Leffler, [Richmond, Virginia?] to Shannon Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 December 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Announces Archibald Woods', [William] Chaplin[e] and [ Peter ] Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.

Folder 1109

Ja[me]s Pindall, Washington City [D.C.] to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 December 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jona[than] Jackson and will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.

Folder 1110

Geo[rge] Paul[l], Columbus, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 December 1818.

2 pages. ALS.

John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. "Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family."

Folder 1111

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 December 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.

Folder 1112

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 December 1818.

1 page. ALS.

Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.

Folder 1113

Austin P. Bishop, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to [Archibald Woods], 4 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.

Folder 1114

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.

Folder 1115

Isaac Leffler, Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 January 1819.

3 pages. ALS.

Has checked into payment of [revenue?] for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit [Zacharias] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.

Folder 1116

Thomas Smith, Captina [Creek, Ohio] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to rent property from Woods.

Folder 1117

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio to Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. "Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield."

Folder 1118

Jer[emiah] Hunt, n.p., to [Archibald Woods], 18 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Lists terms he will sell his land on.

Folder 1119

Zach[aria]s Biggs, Round Bottom Mills, [Ohio] to Arc[hibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 January 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.

Folder 1120

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 January 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.

Folder 1121

Geo[rge] Paull, Columbus, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 January 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.

Folder 1122

Austin P. Bishop, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 February 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.

Folder 1123

John Eaton, Morristown, Ohio, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 February 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Excuse for not having sent Woods money.

Folder 1124

Elisha Talbot, n. p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 4 February 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.

Folder 1125

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 February 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.

Folder 1126

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 February 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Received final certificates.

Folder 1127

Affidavit of Archibald Woods, [March 1819].

4 pages. AM.

Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.

Folder 1128

A[rchibald] Hamilton, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, 4 March 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.

Folder 1129

John Yoho, Captina [Creek, Belmont County, Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia] 23 April 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.

Folder 1130

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 11 May 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.

Folder 1131

J.C. Wright, Steubenville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 May 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Reports on suit against [James?] Dunlop.

Folder 1132

J. Wilson, Jr., Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, 20 May 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.

Folder 1133

Alexandria Darnes, Waynesbrugh, [Pennsylvania] to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 May 1815.

2 pages. ALS.

Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.

Folder 1134

J. C. Wright, Steubenville, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 June 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.

Folder 1135

Daniel Steinrod, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 1 July 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Sets up a meeting.

Folder 1136

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 July 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.

Folder 1137

Jane Greaves, n.p., to Mrs. [?] Woods, care of T. Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 2 July 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.

Folder 1138

J. Wilson, Jr., Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 7 July 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.

Folder 1139

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia , [West Virginia], 13 July 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.

Folder 1140

William Croghan, Louisville, [Kentucky] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 July 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor . Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.

Folder 1141

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to W[illia]m Croghan, Jr., n.p., 10 August 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Has talked to Capt. [George] Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.

Folder 1142

A. Sameuls, Middlebourne, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, [West Virginia], 16 August 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.

Folder 1143

Jacob Yoho, Mills Creek, [?] to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 August 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compas[s] and chain.

Folder 1144

Anson Brewster, Woodsfield, Ohio to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 September 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.

Folder 1145

Henry F. Sweppe, Point Captina, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 September 1819.

3 pages. ALS.

Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.

Folder 1146

William Croghan, Jr., Louisville, Kentucky, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 7 October 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.

Folder 1147

Amos Miles, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 15 October 1819.

1 page. ANS.

Asks for money for wool carding.

Folder 1148

M. Woods, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Mother Ann Woods, Wheeling, Ohio C[oun]t[y], Virginia [West Virginia], 17 October 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta [County, Virginia].

Folder 1149

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to D[aniel] Steenrod, n.p., 22 October 1819.

Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.

Folder 1150

Amos B. Jones, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 October 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Offers house and lot to repay notes.

Folder 1151

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 October 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Suit of Nicholas Adm[inistrator]s vs. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.

Folder 1152

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 October 1819.

3 pages. ALS.

Col [George] Paul[l's] slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pennsylvania Reports on Nichol's administrators vs. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods vs. D. Lewis.

Folder 1153

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 28 October 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Trying to arrange a land deal.

Folder 1154

R[olf] Berkshire, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 1 November 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.

Folder 1155

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Rolf Berkshire, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 November 1819.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.

Folder 1156

William Crogan, Jr., Louisville, [Kentucky], to Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 20 November 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.

Folder 1157

Agnes P. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to aunt, Ann Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 November 1819.

2 pages. ALS.

Alpheus Hil[l]son started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.

Folder 1158

A. Samuels, Middlebourne, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.

Folder 1159

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.

Folder 1160

H. Eckstern, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 15 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1161

W[illia]m Irwin, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the N[orth] W[estern] Bank.

Folder 1162

Advertisem*nt by Archi[bal]d Woods, 20 December 1819.

1 page. AMS.

To contract for building a mill race.

Folder 1163

R. J. Meigs, General Post Office [Washington, D.C.], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 20 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.

Folder 1163A

T[homas] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 December 1819.

1 page. ANS.

To Thomas Thornburgh, n.p. Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.

Folder 1164

Sam[ue]l Walker, East Tennessee, Roan County near the Post Office Oak Spring to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 December 1819.

1 page. ALS.

Asks about land warrants.

Folder 1165

And[re]w Woods, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 January 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Is sending a power of attorney.

Folder 1166

[Archibald Woods] to Joseph Caldwell, n.p., [1819-1820].

1 page. AM.

Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.

Folder 1166

Answer of T[homas] Woods to charges made by Joseph Caldwell against his conduct as cashier of the North Western Bank, [1819-1820].

8 pages. AMS.

Folder 1166

Extract of resolutions of Board of Directors of North Western Bank concerning charges against Thomas Woods, cashier, [1819-1820].

1 page. M.

Folder 1167

Jos[eph] Woods, Nashville,[Tennessee], to Uncle Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 January 1820.

3 pages. ALS.

Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Phila[delphia] from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.

Folder 1168

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 January 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.

Folder 1169

John Pickaway, [County, Ohio] to George Paul[l], St. Clair[s]ville, Ohio, 10 January 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1170

Notice to Archibald Woods, late sheriff of Ohio County, 19 January 1820.

1 page. DS.

That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a "Capias Ad Sales Faciendum."

Folder 1171

Promissory note (witnessed by James Harisson) of Robert Clark to Archi[bal]d Woods, 21 January 1820.

1 page. DS.

Folder 1172

W[illia]m Irwin, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 January 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia [John Preston] has promised to refund money and resign. [German] Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.

Folder 1173

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Uncle A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 February 1820.

3 pages. ALS.

Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. "I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office..." Asks his uncle's advice.

Folder 1174

Patrick Adams, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.

Folder 1175

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Philip Doddridge, Washington, [D.C.], 12 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.

Folder 1176

J. Wilson, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to McAdam Heckman, 11 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson adm[inistrato]r & Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.

Folder 1177

Henry F. Sweppe, Point Captina [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 15 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Trying to settle a note. [Will W. Man?] wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.

Folder 1178

John Mills, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 16 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Does not wish to sell his land.

Folder 1179

John Eaton, Morristown, Ohio, to Archibald Woods, Wheelling, [Wheeling], Virginia [West Virginia], 21 February 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.

Folder 1180

Jacob Israel, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archabald [Archibald] Woods near Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 March 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Offers to sell his land to Woods.

Folder 1181

Alpheus P. Willson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 March 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.

Folder 1182

Eugenius M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 March 1820.

3 pages. ALS.

Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over [William] Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with [Philip] Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring [Thomas Wilson] at next Congressional election.

Folder 1183

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to William Croghan, Louisville, Kentucky, 16 March 1820.

2 pages. L.

Folder 1184

Rich[ar]d McClure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to [Archibald Woods], 17 March 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via [Benjamin Ruggles] to counter one being sent around for [?] yarnall.

Folder 1185

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 3 April 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Has presented [memorial] of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.

Folder 1186

Tho[ma]s Reed, Point [Captina Creek, Belmont County, Ohio] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 12 April 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.

Folder 1187

John W. Campbell, H[ouse of] R[epresentatives, Washington, D.C.], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 April 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.

Folder 1188

Alpheus P. Willson, Wellsburgh [Wellsburg, Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 April 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.

Folder 1189

Arthur Inghram, Tyler Cou[nty, Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.

Folder 1190

Invitation to [Archibald and Ann (Poage)] Woods, 28 April 1820.

1 page. ALS.

To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.

Folder 1191

Agreement between Archi[bal]d Woods and [?] Kirney, 2 May 1820.

1 page. AD.

For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia].

Folder 1192

Nathan Hanes, n.p., to Archibald Woods, living 2 miles from town, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to know if Woods will buy iron [orcastans?] from him.

Folder 1193

Statement by And[re]w Woods, Jr., 15 May 1820.

1 page. AMS.

That his Uncle Arch[ibal]d Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.

Folder 1194

Daniel Steenrod, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 15 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1195

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Armstrong, n.p., 15 May 1820.

1 page. ACyS.

Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between And[re]w Woods and E. Cross.

Folder 1196

John Armstrong, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archib[al]d Woods, n.p., 15 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.

Folder 1197

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to James Monroe, n.p., 22 May 1820.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.

Folder 1198

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to N[oah] Zane, n.p., 24 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to obtain a statement from [?] Washington about Woods' appointment as a [commissioner of the National Road.]

Folder 1199

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.

Folder 1200

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 May 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.

Folder 1201

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 June 1826.

2 pages. ALS.

Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.

Folder 1202

W[illia]m Croghan, Jr., Louisville, [Kentucky], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 16 June 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to send deed.

Folder 1203

J. E. Eckstern, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 June 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.

Folder 1204

J. C. Wright, Steubenville, [Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 June 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.

Folder 1205

W[illia]m Croghan, Jr., Louisville, [Kentucky] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 July 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Sends deed by [?] Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.

Folder 1206

Gales & Seaton, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 July 1820.

1 page. PL.

Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.

Folder 1207

Nathan Holister, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archab [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 August 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to pay money he owes Woods. has let [?] Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.

Folder 1208

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 August 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

J[ames] Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.

Folder 1209

Micheal Cresap, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.

Folder 1210

Alpheus P. Willson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 August 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.

Folder 1211

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to W[illia]m Croghan, Jr., n.p., 27 August 1820.

3 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.

Folder 1212

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 August 1820.

1 page. ALS.

[?] Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.

Folder 1213

J. C. Wright, Steubenville, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 October 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Unable to raise money.

Folder 1214

H. H. [Mott?], Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 October 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will "higher" [hire] out the money he has a judgment for.

Folder 1215

Arche[bal]d [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to G[?] P. Beacher, 17 October 1820.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.

Folder 1216

S. Minor, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Arc[hibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 October 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.

Folder 1217

Alpheus P. Willson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 October 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Jackson got a majority of votes in [Monongalia] County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.

Folder 1218

John Barr, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 27 October 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.

Folder 1219

W[illiam] Croghan, Jr. Louisville, [Kentucky], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 30 October 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Will accept slave for land, but not flour.

Folder 1220

Tho[ma]s Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 October 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Discusses election to succeed [James Pindall] in Congress.

Folder 1221

Power of Attorney (unexecuted) from Moses Shepherd to Archibald Woods, November 1820.

1 page. D.

For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.

Folder 1222

Archi[bald] Woods, n.p., to William McKinley, West Liberty, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 November 1820.

Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.

Folder 1222A

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to W[illia]m McKinley, n.p., 14 November 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.

Folder 1223

S. S. Salisbury, Wood[sfield, Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 November 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.

Folder 1224

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to [Archibald Woods], 26 November 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants Woods to offer his [George Paull] land to [Daniel] Steenrod.

Folder 1224A

John Mills, n.p., to Archib[al]d [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 2 December 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses running a property line.

Folder 1224B

John Mills, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 11 December 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses survey of land.

Folder 1225

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 December 1820.

3 pages. ALS.

[Thomas Wilson] thinks Woods probably should sue [John?] Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.

Folder 1226

Franklin Woods, [Smythfield], to Thomas Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 December [1820?]

1 page. ALS.

Explains his delay because of stage accident.

Folder 1227

Anny Foster, n.p. to Archable [Archibald] Whoods, [Woods], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 December 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Asks questions about her husband's land.

Folder 1228

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond,[Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 December 1820.

2 pages. ALS.

W[illia]m Chapline, Jr., [?] Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.

Folder 1229

Mary McCommant, Washington, [Pennsylvania], to Franklin Woods, Wheelon, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 29 December 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.

Folder 1230

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 January 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.

Folder 1231

B[enjamin] Ruggles, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 3 January 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.

Folder 1232

Jos[eph] & R[obert] Woods, Nashville, [Tennessee], to Thomas Woods, Cash[ie]r W. B. V. Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 January 1820.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1233

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 January 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.

Folder 1234

Nathan Davis, n.p., to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 January 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.

Folder 1235

Franklin Woods, Georgetown, [D.C.] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 January 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns a report of debits and credits between [Moses] Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.

Folder 1236

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 February 1821.

1 page. ALS.

First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.

Folder 1237

Ja[me]s Pindall, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 February 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.

Folder 1238

N. Evans and R. Berkshire, Morgan Town, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A. Caldwell, A[rchibald] Woods, Dan[ie]l Spriggs, J. Shannon, E. B. Swearinger and Isaac Leffler, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 February 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

[Thomas] Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, [E. B.] Jackson.

Folder 1239

Eug[enius] M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia], [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 February 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's [Thomas Wilson] chances.

Folder 1240

Ja[me]s Pindall, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 February 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Letter of recommendation for Sommerville & Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.

Folder 1241

J. Holister, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibal[d] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 February [1821].

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.

Folder 1242

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Arc[hibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 March 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.

Folder 1243

Franklin Woods, n.p., to Thomas Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 March 1821.

1 page. ALS.

politeness of Mr. [Henry] Clay. Sec[retary of Treasury] will decide how [Moses] Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. "Mr. Clay has given some assistance."

Folder 1243A

Mark Douglass, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 21 March 1821.

1 page. ANS.

Request for cornmeal.

Folder 1244

A. S. Birckhead, Middlebourne, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archeble [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 March 1821.

3 pages. ALS.

Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.

Folder 1245

Meix William P., n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 March 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.

Folder 1246

Agreement (witnessed by E. Hamilton) between Benj[ami]n Cole of Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] and Archi[bal]d Woods of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 April 1821.

2 pages. DS.

For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and terries at mouth of Capteena [Captina Creek].

Folder 1247

A.S. Birckhead, Middlebourne, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 April 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.

Folder 1248

Archi[bal]d Woods to James Smith, Capteena [Captina Creek, Ohio], 9 April 1821.

3 pages. ALS.

Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.

Folder 1249

John Stipp, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 11 April 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.

Folder 1250

Nathan Hanes, n.p., to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 April 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.

Folder 1251

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 April 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Smith makes his offer to exchange land.

Folder 1252

Notes made by [Archibald Woods] of land he is inspecting [in Indiana?], 24 April 1821.

2 pages. AM.

Folder 1253

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to William W. Irvin, Lancaster, Ohio, 5 June 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by Jno. Stipp.

Folder 1254

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 14 June 1821.

1 page. ALS.

[Thomas Wilson] has lost election to Congress. Wilson's [Eugenius M. Wilson] law practice has doubled due to the death of [?] McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.

Folder 1255

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Nathan Davis, Middleburn [Middlebourne], Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 July 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Needs Davis to close contract on land.

Folder 1256

R. Berkshire, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[iba]ld Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 July 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.

Folder 1257

John Bowland, Bloomington, [Indiana], to [Archibald Woods], 24 July 1821.

1 page. ALS.

[?] Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.

Folder 1258

Nathan Davis, n.p., to Richard Simms, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 July 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.

Folder 1259

John & Ch[arle]s White, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia, August 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.

Folder 1260

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Good, n.p., 15 August 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1261

John Stipp, Jefferson [County, West Virginia], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 August 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Needs a reply from Woods.

Folder 1262

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 August 1821.

3 pages. ALS.

Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.

Folder 1263

James Huftman, Mead Township, Belmont [Coun]ty, Ohio, to Archall [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 1 September 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.

Folder 1264

Dan[ie]l [Peck?], n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 3 September 1821.

4 pages. ALS.

Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.

Folder 1265

Joseph Spencer, Woods County, [West Virginia?], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 September 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.

Folder 1266

John Coll, Woodsfield [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 September 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.

Folder 1267

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Moses Shepherd, n.p., 24 September 1821.

3 pages. Draft of ALS.

Folder 1268

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 November 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Folder 1269

John McCoy, "Mounthill", Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 November 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.

Folder 1269A

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Benj[ami]n Wilson, n.p., 28 November 1821.

1 page. ANS.

Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.

Folder 1270

Dan[ie]l [Peck?], n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 November 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Has paid taxes for Woods.

Folder 1271

Henry C. Lewis, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 1 December 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.

Folder 1272

J. Holister, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibal[d] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 December 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.

Folder 1273

Josias Thompson, Tridelphia, to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 8 December 1821.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with [Moses] Shepherd [concerning the building of the National Road].

Folder 1274

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 25 December 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Thinks they need to obtain advice of [Philip] Doddridge.

Folder 1275

James Shannon, Richmond, Virginia, to Ar[c]h[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 December 1821.

3 pages. ALS.

Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.

Folder 1276

Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Ann [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 December 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.

Folder 1277

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to Ar[chibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 December 1821.

1 page. ALS.

Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in [Moses] Shepherd "buisiness" [sic] [Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.]

Folder 1278

Jos[eph] Woods, "Westwood" [near Nashville, Tennessee], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 January 1822.

4 pages. ALS.

Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, "Nashville of Tennessee." Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.

Folder 1279

Thomas Wheeler, Was[h]ington County, Pennsylvania, to Archabild [Archibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to rent for only one year.

Folder 1280

Jasper Mallory, Captina [Creek, Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 16 January 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.

Folder 1281

John Hinthorn, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 19 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.

Folder 1282

Cleaburn Simms, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 20 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Discusses terms of a land deal.

Folder 1283

Forsyth[e] Curtis, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, n.p., 23 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presb[yteria]n meetinghouse.

Folder 1284

Isaac Jones, Captee[na] [Captina Creek, Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 26 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.

Folder 1285

J.[?] Williams, Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 28 Janery [January] 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels & Burckhaud had said respecting yours & his business.

Folder 1286

Cha[rle]s P. Wells, Tyler County, [Virginia], to [Archibald Woods, n.p.], 29 January 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.

Folder 1287

D.B. Spencer, Parkers[bur]g, Virginia [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wellsburgh, [Wheeling?] Virginia [West Virginia], 29 January 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Does not think Jno Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.

Folder 1287A

Archi[bal]d Wood[s], n.p., to D. B. Spencer, n.p. 2 February 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Declines complying with Spencer's request.

Folder 1288

Jasper Mallory, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 February 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Rehearses his dispute with [Isaac] Jones.

Folder 1289

Mikel Enlows, Belmont County, Ohio, to Archy [Archibald] Woods, 15 February [1822?].

1 page. ALS.

Would like to live on Woods' land another year.

Folder 1290

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 February 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Housing alternatives in Morgantown.

Folder 1291

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Has moved into house formerly occupied by Wido[w] Jackson. Has gone in partnership with [?] Gray in the tavern.

Folder 1292

Benj[ami]n Cole, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to get [paints?]

Folder 1293

Thomas Smith, Captina [Creek, Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheling, [Wheeling] Virginia [West Virginia], 6 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.

Folder 1294

Ja[me]s Wood, Marietta, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

How and when money for public land is due.

Folder 1295

Jos[eph] Gadd, A. N. C., Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 9 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Notifies Woods his house must be moved.

Folder 1296

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 March 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.

Folder 1297

Ja[me]s Pindall, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.

Folder 1298

John Wilson, Jr., Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 March 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks if a suit should be brought.

Folder 1299

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 April 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asking for liquor for his tavern.

Folder 1300

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 April 1822.

1 page. ALS.

His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to [?] Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.

Folder 1301

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 April 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Misunderstood agreement with Woods.

Folder 1302

A. Samuels, Middlebourne, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Archi[bald] Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 April 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against [?] Nichols.

Folder 1303

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 10 May 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to survey some land.

Folder 1304

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Joseph Woods, [May 1822].

1 page. ACyS of ALs.

Register of the land Office, Marietta, [Ohio]. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.

Folder 1304A

Geo[rge] [Vermums?] to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 6 May 1822.

1 page. ANS.

Request to let W[illia]m Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.

Folder 1305

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 4 June 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Encloses receipt for [James] Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. [Philip] Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake [?] Jackson.

Folder 1306

Jesse Hunt, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Archibald Wood[s], Near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 June 1822.

1 page. ALS.

As executor of [Jeremiah?] Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.

Folder 1307

D. O. Conner, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[r]ch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], [15 June] 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Does not wish to buy Woods' house.

Folder 1308

William Mason, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 15 June 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Wants use of a lot.

Folder 1309

John Bowland, Bloomington, Indiana, to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 25 June 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Thinks [?] Meadows will buy land, if not, [?J Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.

Folder 1310

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 13 July 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.

Folder 1311

Jesse Hunt, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 July 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.

Folder 1312

Nathan Hanes, n.p., to Arche [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 21 July 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.

Folder 1313

Mary [(Woods)] Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Mrs. Ann [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 July 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Eug[eniu]s has had fever. House is not finished yet.

Folder 1314

F[ranklin] Woods, Natchez, [Mississippi], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 July 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

On his way to [New] Orleans. Gives prices.

Folder 1315

John Davenport, n.p., to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 August 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Has given information to [?] Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.

Folder 1316

John Bowland, Bloomington, Indiana, to Arch[ib]a[l]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 August 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.

Folder 1317

Invitation from Lau[?] A. & Mary D. Washington, Hills, [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia] to [Archibald & Ann (Poage)] Woods for dinner, 16 August 1822.

1 page. M.

Folder 1318

John Bowland, Washington County, [Pennsylvania], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 21 August 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.

Folder 1319

John Eaton, Morristown [?], to Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., 23 August 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns property lines and rye.

Folder 1320

[?] Dugan, Zanesville [Ohio], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 August 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.

Folder 1321

Memorandum of Franklin Woods 29 August 1822.

1 page. AMS.

Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig "Harriot" for Baltimore with paid passage & thirteen hundred & thirty dollars.

Folder 1322

James Smith, Racoon Mills Park[e]r County, Indiana, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 September 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Illness of everyone, Wants more land.

Folder 1323

J. M. Chesbrough, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Archibal[d] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], September 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.

Folder 1324

Lau[?] A. & Mary D. Washington, "Hills", [Ohio County, Virginia?] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 September 1822.

1 page. ANS.

Would like to visit the next day.

Folder 1325

George Poage, Ripley, [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Vir[gini]a, [West Virginia], 16 September 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Brother Rob[er]t Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent [receipt?]

Folder 1326

Benj[amin] W. Wilson, n.p., to Archable [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 16 September 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.

Folder 1327

W. Bounds, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 21 September 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.

Folder 1328

W. B. Hamilton, Philadelphia [Pennsylvania], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 September 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig "Harriott". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.

Folder 1329

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 September 1822?

2 pages. ALS.

Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, [Thomas] Wilson and [?] Hammond. "I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice." [Thomas Wilson's] health is not good. His [E. W.] wife and child went out in carriage.

Folder 1330

E. C. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 October 1822.

Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.

Folder 1331

Geo[rge] Pannell, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Creek [Ohio County, Virginia], 4 October 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.

Folder 1332

Receipt for James Buckhannon's note which John Bowland is to collect. Signed by Bowland, 29 October 1822.

1 page. DS.

Folder 1333

J. [?] Edmondson, Louisville, [Kentucky], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.

Folder 1334

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 16 November 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's ass[ign]ee vs. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her "delicate situation." Does not think he will move to Wheeling.

Folder 1335

Geo[rge] Paull, St. Clairsville, [Ohio], to A[rchibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Gives legal advice from [?] Hammond concerning the building of a house.

Folder 1336

John Coll, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 19 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Has discussed deal with [?]. Minor Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.

Folder 1337

David Person, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 21 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull & Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.

Folder 1338

A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., to Eugenius Wilson, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 November 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.

Folder 1339

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Moses Shepherd, n.p., 22 November 1822.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.

Folder 1340

William Madden, Washington County, Pennsylvania, to Archabal [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.

Folder 1341

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p,, to Will[ia]m Croghan, Jr., n.p., 26 November 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.

Folder 1341A

David Person, Clemington, [?], to A[rchibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 November 1822.

1 page. ALS.

Recommends [?] Gray.

Folder 1342

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to Tho[ma]s Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 December 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

James Pleasants elected governor. W[illia]m Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburgh [sic] of Williamsburg [sic] Districts. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in [Ohio County, Virginia].

Folder 1342A

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 December 1822.

2 pages. ALS.

Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected [by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by H[enry] Clay and B[enjamin] W[atkins] Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.

Folder 1343

James Shannon, Richmond, [Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 28 December 1822.

3 pages. ALS.

Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] "Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House."

Folder 1344

James Smith, Terre Haute, [Indiana], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 January 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Has received letters "giving the sad tidings of your sons deths [deaths] both of them esteemed by us all...." Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.

Folder 1345

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to E. B. Swearinger, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 9 January 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.

Folder 1346

Eliza (Woods) Paull, n.p. to [Anne (Poage) Woods] near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 January 1823.

1 page. ALS.

" I am very much so [feeble] as much as possible to be out of be & troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a mar[r]ied life but what has been pain to body and mind;" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.

Folder 1347

M[ary (Woods)] Wilson, n.p., to Ann (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 24 January 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Asks that Silv[i]a [a slave] be sent to her.

Folder 1348

W[illiam] Croghan, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 February 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Gives his terms for exchange of land.

Folder 1349

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 February 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington [Wilson?] to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.

Folder 1350

Jacob Atkinson, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibald] Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 February 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.

Folder 1351

John Barr, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 10 February 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.

Folder 1352

John Stipp, n.p., to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 12 February 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.

Folder 1352A

John Stipp, n.p., to George Paull, n.p., 12 February 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.

Folder 1353A

Joseph Handlan, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 1 March 1823.

1 page. ANS.

Request for corn and straw.

Folder 1353

A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., to Yarnall & Chapline, n.p., 17 February 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.

Folder 1354A

Joseph Handlan, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 7 March 1823.

1 page. ANS.

Request for flour and bran.

Folder 1354

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1355

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 March 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus [Wilson] to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in [Morgantown]. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.

Folder 1356

D. P. Cook, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to George Paul, St. Clairsville, Ohio, 12 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Thinks he can collect money from McLean & Guard.

Folder 1357

Archi[bal]d Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] to George Panell, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Urges him to finish house.

Folder 1358

Geo[rge] Paull, n.p., to A[rchiba]d Woods, Wheelling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 17 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.

Folder 1359

Cornelius Okey, Woodsfield [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.

Folder 1360

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Anne [sic] [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 March 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Announces birth of a daughter.

Folder 1361

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 March 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.

Folder 1362

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Philip Dod[d]ridge, n.p., 5 April 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1363

Claudius L. Fisk, Amesville Ohio, to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 April 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.

Folder 1364

Richard Hardesty, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 April 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Needs to go to Washington, [D.C.] to save himself for an endorsem*nt in the North West Bank.

Folder 1365

Mary Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Ann (Poage) Woods], 24 [April] 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named [Dark?] Would rather Silva [Silvia] not come.

Folder 1366

[Archibald Woods] to C. D. Knox, 13 May 1823.

1 page. ACy of AL.

Discussing possibility of lawsuit between N[oah] Zane and Woods.

Folder 1367

A[rchiba]ld Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to John G. Jackson, Clarksburgh [sic], [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 May 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to comply with summons.

Folder 1367A

Philip Former [Farmer?], n.p., to Elisha Woods, n.p., 22 May 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Request for flour.

Folder 1368

J. Dunlap, Washington County, Pennsylvania, to [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 June 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Is trying to sell his farm.

Folder 1369

Lau[?] A. Washington, "Hills" [Ohio County, Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 28 June 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.

Folder 1370

Senia S. Salisbury, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 June 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.

Folder 1371

Mary Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Ann [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 July 1833 [1823].

1 page. ALS.

Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.

Folder 1372

E.C. Wilson, Bloomington, Indiana, to George Paull, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], July 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.

Folder 1373

Joseph Briggs, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 July 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy a lot.

Folder 1374

Agnes Wilson, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia], to Ann Woods, Wheeling, Ohio C[oun]t[y Virginia] [West Virginia], 13 July [1823?].

1 page. ALS.

Family news.

Folder 1375

Edgar C. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio Count[y, Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 July [1822?].

2 pages. ALS.

Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with billious [sic] fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Dod[d]ridge.

Folder 1376A

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 23 July 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Reports on Edgar [C. Wilson's] trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.

Folder 1376

A. M. Satten, n.p., to Archibald Woods, n.p., 24 July 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Request for money. Brother is dying.

Folder 1377

John Bowland, Bloomington, Indiana, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 5 August 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.

Folder 1378

Ar[chibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to James Pleasants, Governor of Virginia, [Richmond], 5 August 1823.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors [Moses H. Shepherd] owing money to the Bank.

Folder 1379

Joseph Spencer, Wood County, [Ohio] [West Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 7 August 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.

Folder 1380

E[dgar] C[ampbell] Wilson, Indianapolis, [Indiana] to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 August 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Describes Indiana and his circ*mstances living in Indianapolis.

Folder 1381

[?] to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Vi[rgini]a, [West Virginia], 12 August 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Cannot get his money from [Moses] Shephard [Shepherd] for building a bridge on the National Road.

Folder 1382

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to James Burns, n.p., 15 August 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.

Folder 1383

E[dgar] C[ampbell] Wilson, Indianapolis, [Indiana] to Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, Monongalia County, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 August 1823.

4 pages. ALS.

Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Whitsel [Wetzel?]

Folder 1384

Jasper Mallory, n.p., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 August 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.

Folder 1385

Ja[me]s Pindall, Clarksburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Eugenius M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 25 August 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Concerns an injunction gotten by [?] Booth.

Folder 1386

Eugenius M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Mrs. Mary [(Woods)] Wilson, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 August 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, Geo[rge] Paull and [Archibald Woods] to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.

Folder 1387

Rob[er]t Woods, n.p., to Arch[ibal]d Woods, n.p., 1 September 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.

Folder 1387A

P[hilip] Doddridge, n.p., to Th[omas] Woods, Cashier, [North Western Bank of Virginia, Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia].

1 page. ANS.

Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.

Folder 1388

Gales & Seaton, Washington, [D.C.], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, 25 September [l8]23.

1 page. PL.

Bill for the National Intelligencer.

Folder 1389

Ebenezer McKinley, n.p., to Archibald Woods, 27 September 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.

Folder 1390

Henry Carothers [Caruthers], Pleasant Mill, Harrison County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Archibald] Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 30 September 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.

Folder 1391

Thomas Smith, Parke County, Indiana, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 October 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Serving as deputy clerk. "A good many Indians allways [sic] about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable [sic] however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence." Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.

Folder 1392

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 4 October [1823?].

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving [?] Wilson.

Folder 1393

James Pleasants, Jr., Richmond, [Virginia] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 October 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.

Folder 1394

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheelling, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia] to James Pleasants, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, [Virginia], 21 October 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including [Philip] Dod[d]ridge. Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?

Folder 1395

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to John G. Jackson, 24 October l82[3].

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States vs. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.

Folder 1396

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 October 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Injunction of Booth vs. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against [North West Bank of Virginia] was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against [Thomas Wilson] decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.

Folder 1397

John Miller, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], ? November 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.

Folder 1398

J. Mallory, St. [Clairs]ville, [Ohio], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 8 November 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Dispute over security for rent.

Folder 1399

E[dgar] C[ampbell] Wilson, Indianapolis, [Indiana], to Archibald Wood[s], Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 November 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.

Folder 1400

Amos B. Jones, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 November 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Has a man, W[illia]m Drenninger, who wishes to lease Woods' property.

Folder 1401

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Alpheus P. Wilson, Richmond, Virginia, 12 November 1823.

3 pages. ACy of ALS.

Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by [Moses H.] Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.

Folder 1401A

W. Underwood, Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 November 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.

Folder 1402

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to Jacob Ash, McIlroy's fork, Middle Island, Tyler County, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 November 1823.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.

Folder 1403

Henry Carothers, Pleasant Mills, Harrison County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Arche [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 December 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

[Jacob] Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.

Folder 1404

W. Croghan, Louisville, [Kentucky] to Arch[ib]a[ld] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 December 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.

Folder 1405

Humphry Finch, Fishing Creek [Tyler County] Virginia [West Virginia] to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 7 December 1823.

1 page. ALS.

Read letter to Bar[r] who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.

Folder 1406

Senecca S. Salisbury, Woodsfi[eld, Ohio] to Archibald Woods, Wheelling [Wheeling], Virginia [West Virginia], 9 December 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Wants to buy land from Woods.

Folder 1407

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 December 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Governor will not express an opinion on money [Moses] Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.

Folder 1408

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 December 1823.

2 pages. ALs.

Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat [Mt.] six miles from town. "If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!"

Folder 1409

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, [W]heeling, Ohio County, Virginia, 29 December 1823.

2 pages. ALS.

Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of [William] Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.

Folder 1410

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], [31 December] 1823.

3 pages. ALS.

Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circ*mstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money "if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society & lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents." Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. "Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings." Does not think Armory will be located yet.

Folder 1411

Jacob Ash, n.p., to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 4 January 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.

Folder 1412

Isaac Leffler, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 January 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.

Folder 1413

James McLure, Princeton, [New Jersey] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 January 1824.

1 page. ALS.

N[orth] American Insurance Company will insure Woods' house. Presents terms.

Folder 1414

Isaac Leffler, Richmond, [Virginia], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 January 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier gen[era]l. Bill for additional appropriation to the University [of Virginia] has many enemies.

Folder 1415

E[dgar] C[ampbell] Wilson, Weston, Lewis County, [Indiana] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 January 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks [Philip] Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.

Folder 1416

Arch[ibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to George Graham, Commissioner of Land Office, n.p., 13 January 1824.

2 pages. ACyS of ALS.

Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.

Folder 1417

Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Ann (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 15 January 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Describes her household.

Folder 1418

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to A.D. Clarke, Capteena [Creek, Ohio], 15 January 1824.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.

Folder 1419

W. Croghan, Locust Grove [?], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 January 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.

Folder 1420

Joseph Driggs, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 January 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy land.

Folder 1421

W. Croghan, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 2 February 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.

Folder 1422

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia, 2 February 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

"The presidential quesion is slumbering & the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place." Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.

Folder 1423

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 5 February 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.

Folder 1424

Alpheus P. Willson, Richmond, [Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 10 February 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.

Folder 1425

E[dgar] C[ampbell] Wilson, Indianapolis, [Indiana] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 February 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.

Folder 1426

Cornelius Okey, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 February 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Sale of house, lot and tan[n]ery of James Okey, deceased.

Folder 1427

Leonard Daniel, Bloomington, Indiana, to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 February 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.

Folder 1428

S. S. Salisbury, Woodsfield, O[hio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 February? 1824.

1 page. ALS

Terms for leasing land from Woods.

Folder 1429

D. O. Conner, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Whe[e]ling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 March 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.

Folder 1430

Testimonial by Moses Rhodes, Bridgeport, Ohio, to the character of Jesey [Jesse?] Walker, 10 March 1824.

1 page. ADS.

Includes draft of AL, of [Archibald Woods] to [?] Rapp, n.d. 1 page.

Folder 1431

Eug[eniu]s Wilson, Morgantown, Virginia [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 March 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. "My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library."

Folder 1432

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 March 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.

Folder 1433

Amos B. Jones, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 March 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

[William] Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.

Folder 1434

John McLure, Louisville, [Kentucky], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 27 March 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.

Folder 1435

W. Croghan, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 30 March 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.

Folder 1436

Charles D. Knox, Louisvill[e, Kentucky], to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 31 March 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Detained by lowness of river.

Folder 1437

Louisa A. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to [Ann (Poage) Woods?], April [1824?].

2 pages. ALS.

Norval [Wilson?]. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving [?] short "soft looks." Gives other family news.

Folder 1438

Joseph Woods, Marietta, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, n.p., 7 April 1824.

1 page. ALS.

All fractions and part of fractions [of land] will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.

Folder 1439

Deed from Archi[bal]d Woods and Anne [(Poage) Woods] of Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia] to Jacob Ash of Tyler County, Virginia [West Virginia], 13 April 1824.

4 pages. Copy of DS.

for 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.

Folder 1440

James Smith, [Roseville, Indiana] to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 13 April 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Whetsel [Wetsel?] to go with him to look for a le[a]d mine the Indians have told him of.

Folder 1441

Daniel O'Connor, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 18 April 1824.

1 page. ALS.

May expect him within two weeks.

Folder 1442

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Frederick Rapp, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 23 April 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.

Folder 1443

John Bowland, Bloomington, [Indiana] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 25 April 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. "...Mrs. Bowlnad has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage." Will send money by E[dgar Campbell] Wilson. "I am about to open a house of Intertainment [sic] in this place."

Folder 1444

W. Croghan, Louisville, [Kentucky] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 1 May 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods [that was to be exchanged for land.] Send $400 instead.

Folder 1444A

[Archibald Woods] to [William Croghan], 4 May 1824.

1 page. ACy of AL.

"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him..."

Folder 1445

Fred[eric]k Rapp, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania], to Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 3 May 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.

Folder 1446

J[asper] Mallory, Capte[e]n, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 5 May 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Has purchased land at Woods' request.

Folder 1447

[Archibald Woods] to [Joseph Woods, Register land office, Marietta, Ohio], [8 May 1824].

1 page. ACy of AL.

Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.

Folder 1447A

A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to [?] Skinner, 8 May 1824.

1 page. ACyS of ALS.

Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to [Joseph] hood for public land.

Folder 1448

Mary Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Anne [(Poage)] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 14 May 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to collage [college]. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.

Folder 1449

B. Reeder, Clarksb[ur]g, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to George Paul[l], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 20 May 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paul v. Dan[ie]l Booth [Daniel Booth].

Folder 1450

[Sol Wardell?], Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to A[rchibald] Woods, n.p., 22 May 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.

Folder 1451

W[illia]m Skinner, Marietta, [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeland [Wheeling] Virginia [West Virginia], 26 May 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by [Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office] and by the Receiver.

Folder 1452

James Smith, n.p., to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 June 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Crops, hunting.

Folder 1453

W[illia]m V. Jarrett, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 June 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Offers slave for sale.

Folder 1454

A.D. Clarke, Capteena, [Captina Creek, Belmont County, Ohio], to [Archibald] Woods, n.p., 7 June 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Concerns vines.

Folder 1455

John McLure, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Jesse Hunt, Captena, Ohio, 9 June 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Wants to buy land from Hunt.

Folder 1456

W[illiam] Croghan, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania] to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 22 June 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave & reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, "for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly."

Folder 1457

P[hilip] Doddridge, Wellsburg, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 23 June 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator."

Folder 1458

W. W. Irvin, Lancaster, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 June 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Bank is not selling drafts until September.

Folder 1459

Geo[rge] Graham, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.] to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia, [West Virginia], 24 July 1824.

1 page. LS.

Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.

Folder 1460

George Roush, Dillies Bottom, [Ohio], to Archabald [Archibald] Woods, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 July 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.

Folder 1461

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 29 July 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.

Folder 1462

L. A. Beatty, Cambridge, [Ohio], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 7 August 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1463

John [Ransone?], Woods County, [?], to Arcabald [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 8 August 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Desires to buy land.

Folder 1464

William Croghan, Louisville, Kentucky, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 12 August 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.

Folder 1465

Memorandum of an agreement for Archi[bal]d Woods, 17 August 1824.

1 page. ACy of AD.

To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.

Folder 1466

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 17 August 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Dan[ie]l Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.

Folder 1467

Mikel L. Martin, [?]ia, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 20 August 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Will bring cattle the following week.

Folder 1468

Michael Cresap, Fish Creek, [?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 26 August 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.

Folder 1469

James Smith, Roseville, Indiana, to A[rchibald] Woods, Wheeling, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 August 1824.

3 pages. ALS.

Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.

Folder 1470

Arthur Okey, Woodsfield, [Ohio], to Archable [Archibald] Woods, Wheeling, Virg[inia] [West Virginia], 29 August 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Will transfer land when requested.

Folder 1471

Archibald Woods, n.p., to Matthew Mageery, n.p., 24 September 1824.

1 page. ACy of ALS.

Will be at Woodsfield, 11 October. Offers tanyard.

Folder 1472

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to J. Johnston, [Wheeling, Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 September 1824.

1 page. Draft of ALS.

Makes offer for lots.

Folder 1472A

Archi[bal]d Woods, n.p., to John Johnston, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 24 September 1824.

1 page. Draft of ALS.

Makes offer for lots.

Folder 1473

Eug[eniu]s M. Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia] [West Virginia] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 27 September 1824.

2 pages. ALS.

Family news.

Folder 1474

Joseph Tomlinson, n.p., to Archabald [Archibald] Wood[s], n.p., October 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Asks Woods to endorse for $500.

Folder 1475

Matthe[w?] Mageery, Pittsburgh, [Pennsylvania] to Arch[ibal]d Woods, Wheeling, Virginia [West Virginia], 6 October 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Asks for specifics of land offer.

Folder 1476

M. W. Miller, n.p., to Archibald Woods, [Wheeling], Virginia [West Virginia], 12 October 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Folder 1477

Mich[ae]l Cresap, Fish Creek, [?], to Archibald Woods, near Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], 14 October 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.

Folder 1478

Archi[bal]d Woods, Wheeling, [Virginia] [West Virginia], to John G. Jackson, Clarksburgh [sic] [Virginia] [West Virginia], 22 October 1824.

1 page. ALS.

Unable to attend court in case of U.S. vs. Salathiel Curtis.