A Collection in the
Manuscripts and Rare Books Department
Collection Number Mss. 65 W87
Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and
Mary
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Collection number
Mss. 65 W87
Title
Archibald Woods Papers,
1777-1893,
1783-1846.
Extent
2,775 items.
Creator
Baker family,
Morgan family,
Levi Barber,
Daniel Call ,
Philip Doddridge,
Chapman Johnson,
Henry Lee,
James Pindall,
Benjamin Ruggles,
Daniel Sheffey,
John Tyler,
Edgar Campbell Wilson,
George Washington Wilson,
Thomas Wilson,
Archibald Woods.
Language
English
Abstract
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.
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any
materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of
Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the
copyright, if not Swem Library.
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.
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.
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.
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]
Pendletonand 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 Woodsand
Alley [?] McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.
Folder 6
Memorandum of an agreement between
Archi[bal]d
Woodsand 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 Fowlerwho
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 Woodsof
Ohio County, [Virginia] [West Virginia] for land in Ohio
County.
18 July 1786.
1 page.ADS.
Nevill was
att[or]neyfor
W[illia]m
Croghan.Witnessed by
Jo[h]n Beaverand [?]
Heth.
Folder 17
Bond of Archibald Woods of Ohio County,
Virginia with Presley Nevill (
att[orne]yfor
W[illia]m Croghan)
Washington County, Pennsylvania,
18 July 1786.
1 page.AD.
Folder 18
Land patent issued by
P[atric]k Henryto
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 Kelleyto
Isaac Kelley, Ohio County [Virginia] [West Virginia],
16 February 1787.
3 pages.ALS.
Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio
County.
Including N by an unidentified person, n.d.,
concerning genealogical matters. 1 page.
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 Poageto
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
Woodsand 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 Dennyand
Isaac Kelley) between John McFarland,
And[re]w Woodsand
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.
Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides
to sell his mill and house.
Including, N, of Bible verses in a different hand. 1
page.
Folder 45
David Mitchell, Hampshire [County, Virginia]
[West Virginia], to John Lee, Hagerstown, [Maryland],
8 April 1790.
1 page.ALS.
Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky.
Including, ALS, John Lee, Hagerstown, [Maryland], to
A[rchibald?]
Woods.1 page.
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]yLieut., 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 Poagehas
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
Woodsand [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] Woodswith 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 Poageand
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] Woodsby
[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 pageDS.
Concerning the sale of hogs and corn.
Including fragment, DS, [part of signature missing]
of a petition concerning a ferry across the
Ohi[o River]1 page.
Folder 76
Ja[me]s
Griffith,William Griffith, Charles Prather,
Alex[ander]
Wellsand
Geo[rge] Whiteto
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
Woodsand 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 Woodsof
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.
To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County
Virginia [West Virginia] in exchange for 461 acres of
land in Kentucky and a female slave.
Including copy of the above DS. 1 page.
Folder 91
Copy of bill of sale from
Archi[bal]d Woodsto
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
Woodsand 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.
Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris.
Including Df of ALS from
Archi[bal]d Woodsto
[?] Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a
horse he purchased from Dunlap. 1 page.
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.
Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods
is not located where Woods told him it was; questions
quality of the land and the female slave.
Includes ANS from Lewis Marshall, 24 August 1793,
concerning location of the land. 1 page.
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 Martinas
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.
Requesting courses of survey.
Includes, draft, [Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee,
expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish
affairs. 2 pages. ADF.
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 Dennistonto
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 McClureto
Arch[ibal]d
Woodsand John Morgan,
25 November 1794.
1 page.ADS.
To appear as witnesses in the examination of William
McKinley, [one of the participants in the Whiskey
Rebellion].
Includes ALS from Archi[bal]d Woods to McClure in
response. 1 page.
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 Laidleyand
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 Landleyand
And[re]w Woods)
between Thomas Wilson of Monongalia County, Virginia
[West Virginia] and Robert Woods, And[re]w Woods,
Archi[bald]
Woodsand 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 Youngof
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.
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 Woodsto
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.
Woods to share information about location of a salt
spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000
acres of land around the spring in the Northwest
Territory.
Including memorandum of the approximate location of
the salt spring. 1 page. 2 items.
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
Woodsand 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.
Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River.
Includes account, n.d. 1 page.
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 Hunleyand
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsand
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] Sibleyand
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]itoryand
Archibal]d Woodsof
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
Breckenridgeor
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 Woodsby
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 Poagevs.
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.
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] Mosesand
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]
Hancock,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.
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
WoodsMills [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] Poageand
asking Woods it he is a candidate for Congress.
Folder 300
Agreement (witnessed by
N[ehemiah]
Cravensand 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
Poagevs.
Bradfordin 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]dWoods 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 Poagevs.
David Bradfordin 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.
Wilsonand
Toddvs.
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.
concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson.
Included ALS, Polly Wilson, Morgantown, [Virginia]
[West Virginia] to [Ann (Poage) Woods], giving family
news. 1 page.
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 Poguevs.
David Bradfordin 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
Poagevs.
Chapline[and Bradford.]
9 December
1801.
5 items.
Includes memorandum, n.d., concerning procedure in
the lawsuit.
Also includes memorandum 6 December 1797, of
Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, advice, 12
December 1797, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 22
July 1801. of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call;
and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree 28 September
1805, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the
lawsuit of
Robert Poagevs.
Abraham Chaplaine and David
Bradford.
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.
concerning the Land Office bill.
ALS. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land
dispute.
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 Woodsof
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
McIntirevs.
Woodsin 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]tCol[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.
Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline.
Includes Copy of ALS, n.d., of
W[illia]m
Gelaspie,Station Camp, Sumner County, Tennessee,
to [Abraham Chapline], concerning money. 1 page.
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.
informing Ann Woods of death of her father and the
division of his estate.
Includes, ALS, E. Wilson, n.p., to sisister [sister,
Ann (Poage) Woods], concerning the death of their father
and giving other family news. 1 page.
Folder 366
Agreement (witnessed by Robert Stewart)
between
Archi[bal]d Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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]tCol[one]lCom[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,
Poagevs.
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
McIntirevs.
Woodsin 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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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
Poagevs.
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 Woodsof
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
Woodswith 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]
McIntirevs.
Woods,and
Woodsvs.
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 Mackervs.
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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
Woodsand 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 Woodsof
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
Woodsvs.
[William] Lewisand
McIntyrevs.
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
McIntyrevs.
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
Woodsvs.
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
McIntyrevs.
Woodsand
Woodsvs.
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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
Woodsand 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
Poagevs.
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
Woodsvs.
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,
Woodsvs.
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,
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Folder 496
Agreement (witnessed by Allan Clark and
Elisha Talbott) between
Archi[bal]d Woodsof
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Folder 500
Agreement between
Archi[bal]d
Woodsand
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
McIntirevs.
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.
concerning Woods vs. Lewis.
Includes ALS, Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge,
[Virginia], to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see
sister, Polly McClung. 2 pages.
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
Woodsvs.
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
McIntirevs.
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
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.
For an attachment against the estate of Moses
Thompson.
Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by
J[oh]n Leeand
Archi[bal]d
Woods.
Folder 518
Bond for title (witnessed by
And[re]w Woods,Geo[rge] Knoxand
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 [
Woodsvs.
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.
Giving news about influenza in Lexingtown [Lexington,
Kentucky] and discussing a land dispute.
Alexander Mitchel, n.p., to Thomas Dickerson, near
Short Creek, Ohio County, Virginia [West Virginia]
asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning
land improvements.
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 Woodsof
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 Woodsto
collect debts owed Young,
4 April 1808.
1 page.
Also includes a memorandum of
Archi[bal]d
Woodsconcerning 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
Woodsvs.
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?] McIntirewho
purchased
George R[ogers]
Clark'sright 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
Woodsvs.
Lewis. Gives Blackburn
other directions in handling the case.
Folder 553
Agreement between James Graham of Nelson
County, Kentucky and
Archi[bal]d Woodsof
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 Woodsof
Ohio County, Virginia to Samuel Hand of Fairfield
County, Ohio,
16 November 1808.
1 page.DS.
Folder 555
Geo[rge]
Hancock,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]
Hancock,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
Woodsvs.
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.
Offers to settle money owed him in wheat.
Includes ACy. [Archibald Woods] to [George Hancock],
concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods
discusses prices. 1 page.
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Folder 568
Agreement (witnessed by John Griffen) between
Archi[bal]d Woodsof
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
McKinleythat 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.
Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother
Billy's wife has consumption. "Nancy Wilson has two
sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr.
hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should
be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and
rational."
Includes AL, [Polly Wilson] to [Woods] girls. 1
page.
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
Woodsvs.
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.
[
Woodsvs.
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.
She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this
summer.
Includes, ALS, P[olly] Wilson, n.p., to Eliza and
Polly Wood[s]. Wants them to write. 1 page.
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] Glissonas 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.
[
Woodsvs.
Lewis] has been continued
until April.
Gen[era]l
Breckenridge&
[Allen] Taylordid 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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
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.
[
Woodsvs.
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 Oldhamwill
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis,13 November 1809.
2 pages.ACy.
Gives directions in taking
Gen[era]l
Breckinridge'sdeposition. Recounts proposals from
[George]
Hancock.Proposes his grounds for a
settlement.
Folder 599
Bond for title (witnessed by
Tho[ma]s Woods) from
Archi[bal]d Woodsto
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.
Birth of Louisa Ann. "Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding
you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her
marriage verry plain."
Includes P[olly] Wilson, n.p., to [Woods] girls.
Invites them for a visit. "Betsy you cannot get anybody
to have you where you are known." Lists recent weddings.
1 page. 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 Woodsof
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 Woodsof
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
Lewisat 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] Hancock 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] Hancock."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 [
Woodsvs.
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.
Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution
against
W[illia]m Lewis.
Includes, ACy of AL, [Archibald Woods] to
Ja[me]s
Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not
paying over money owed him by William Lewis. 1 page.
Folder 640
Agreement between Thomas Nichols and
Archi[bal]d
Woodsfor 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] Bellfor
him. It not, will employ
Alex[ande]r
Marshallnext.
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] Brysonand
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 Woodsto
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 Woodsof
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]
Hancock,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]
Breckinridgefor 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
McKinleyand 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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Th[oma]s Wilsonis
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 [
Woodsvs.
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 Bankat
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Folder 671
Execution issued by Jno Ewing and
Sam[ue]l McClure8 June 1811.
1 page.DS.
Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph
Ferroi in the lawsuit of
Matthew Kerrvs.
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.
Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try
James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and
disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. "Also for
conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to
s[ai]dmuster to be disorderly
on the day of said muster."
Includes, DS, of Benj[ami]n Biggs, certifying he did
employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the
trial of
L[a]idley.2 items.
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]
Hancock,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]orsvs.
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.
Signed by
Geo[rge] W[illia]m
Smith,Lieutenant Governor and
J[no] W.
Pleasants.
Includes, DS, of Benj[amin] Biggs attesting that
Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain. 1 page.
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]
Hancock,n.p.,
8 July 1811.
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.
Has made an alteration in the [promissory] note Woods
sent for him to sign.
Includes ALS, of John Anderson, n.d., to Archibald
Woods, Ohio County, Virginia. Robert Anderson is not
willing that John Anderson should quit his work before
harvest so Woods can expect them July 15. 1 page.
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
Woodsvs.
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 Woodsof
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.
Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives
Griffith options on how to handle the collection.
Includes ALS, of
Archi[bal]d
Woods,n.p., to Zebu Warner, n.p. concerns rent
owed to Woods. 1 page.
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.
Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any
statement with respect to Woods' account with
Geo[rge] Poagewithout
assistance of Woods' papers.
Includes receipt from J. Russle [?] to David Banes[?]
for wheat to the account of
A[rchibald]
Woods.1 page.
Includes, fragment of an account. 1 page.
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. [?] Thompsonwho 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 Poageof
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]
Woodsnear 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.
Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns
because he couldn't understand it.
Includes, ALS, from Andrew Howlett to Archebel
[Archibald] Woods, 30 December 1811. Has sent returns by
Moses Chaplin[e]. 1 page. ALS.
Folder 704
Memorandum of business for
Tho[mas] Woodsto
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis]. Has to be sent
back to
W[illia]m Poageto
obtain proper endorsement. "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.
2ALS.
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
Woodsvs.
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 Houstonin
Ohio County. In
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
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
Woodsvs.
Lewis.
Folder 731
George Paull, St. Clairsville [Ohio], to
A[rchibald] Woods,9 May 1812.
1 page.ALS.
Needs to enter quarters [of land?].
Includes, AMs, of [Archibald Woods]. Asking that
volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay
and rations soldiers will receive. 2 pages.
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 advertisement 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.
At the first muster of the [Weeling] Light Infantry,
ensign of the company made known his intention to
decline serving in the company in the capacity of an
officer longer than five years from the date of his
commissions. Company elected a replacement, John
Richardson and recommended him to be appointed.
Includes, AN, of [Archibald Woods], listing possible
officers. 1 page.
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 Barbourand
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.
Answer to a letter from Sheftey concerning Woods'
manner of collecting money due him in
Woodsv.
Lewis.
Includes ACy of AL, which is an earlier draft of
above. 2 pages.
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 Woodsof
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.
To raise supplies for families of soldiers.
Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of
Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the
Capitol. Resolved that name of association be "The
Society for promoting the success of the War against
Great Britain." Lists duties of the association,
including the appointing of a standing committee in each
town and County.... 2 pages. 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.
to Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat.
Includes, DS, affidavit of John McLure, W[illia]m
Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of
the keel boat is $50.00. 1 page.
Includes, ANS, of
Archi[bal]d
Woods,certifying above. 1 page.
Includes, copy of DS, warrant from Archibald Woods,
to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. 1
page.
Includes, DS, affidavit of John McLure that the value
of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. 1 page.
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.) Endorsement 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]
Woodsof 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 Woodsof
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
Woodsv.
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
Woodsand 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]
Woodsand 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]
Sharplessin 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] Harrisonappointed 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]tibleprovince
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.
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 Woodsof
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
Militiaon 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]defor 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.
Discusses battle at Moravian Town [Battle of the
Thames].
Includes, AM, copy, 12 October 1813, of general
orders congratulating the troops after the battle of
Moravian Town [Michigan]. 3 pages.
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
Chaplinand
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
Woodsand 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
Woodsfor 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]
Cassindicates 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]
Sharplessadvising 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]sfor
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 Woodsof
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
Woodsboth 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]
Woodsand 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
Woodsand 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.
Applies for ar[r]est of
Arch[i]b[al]d
Hamiltonon charges he received twenty dollars
from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from
service.
Includes, DS, affidavit, n.d., of Samuel McClure. 1
page.
Folder 865
Proxy (witnessed by [Ju?] R. Munzon) from
Geo[rge] Paullto
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 Bakerwho
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 Woodsof
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
Woodsboth 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.
Asking to be appointed surgeon to [4th] Reg't,
Virginia Militia.
Includes, LS, [4 February 1815] of John Connell. H.
Marshall and W[illia]m McHenry to Woods, recommending
Stevenson.
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 circumstances 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] Poageand
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 Wood