Part 27

Libraries, in planters' homes, xvii-xviii, 6, 119 _see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

Lightning, _see_ Thunder and lightning

Linseed oil, 190

Liquors, 153, 155

Logic, 194

London, 89, 113, 128, 208, 211 newspapers from, 121

Lotteries, 13, 98

Loudoun County, 114

Lowe, John, 41, 90, 96, 106, 125, 126, 137, 142, 150, 178, 179, 200, 207, 208, 244 letters to, 126, 207-208 tutor at "Bushfield," 41, 244

Lowndes, Christopher, 239

Lyon, James, 101, 247

McCall, Miss, 155

McCalla, Mr., 106 John, Jr., 15, 106, 175, 240 letter to, 175-176

McConkey, Mr., 8

McCorkle, Samuel, 3, 240

Machodoc River, 143, 144, 145

Magazines, 89, 188 _see also_ _Gentleman's Magazine_, _Monthly Review_, _Universal Magazine_

Manor houses, activities about, xxiii-xxiv architecture of, xx-xxi description of interiors, xxi-xxii names of, xxii sites of, xxiii two entrances to, xxiii _see also_ Great houses

Manor plantations, xv, 237, 246 as centers of estates, xv as residences of proprietors, xv, 237 in Northern Neck, xxx-xxxi

Manufactories, xvi on estate of Robert Carter, xxviii _see also_ Mills

Manure, 89

Marble, Sienna, xxi

Marches, 57

Marcus Hook, N. J., 107

Marlborough, Md., 97, 109, 209, 247

"Marmion," King George County, Fitzhugh home, xxii

"Mars Hill," Richmond County, Fauntleroy home, 241

Marshall, James, tutor, 48, 134, 247-248

Marshes, xiii

Martha (servant), 54

Mashell, Daniel, 16

Masonic Order, 69

Mathematics, xvii _see also_ Arithmetic; titles of catalogue in Appendix

Mathews, Mr., steward, 86

Mattox Bridge, 96, 110, 247

Mattox Church, 96, 110

Maund, E., 246 John James, 246 _see also_ Carter, Harriot Lucy

Mead, 106

Meddleton, _see_ Middleton

Medicine, xviii _see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

Menzies, Mr., tutor, xviii

Merchant Mills, 68, 75, 82, 246

Merchants, 23, 173, 174, 176, 242 at Dumfries, 196 at Hobb's Hole, 154, 248 at Leeds, 196 planters as, xxviii Scotchmen, as, 29, 90 _see also_ Blain, Cunningham, Hamilton, Jennings

Metastasio, 243-244

Middleton, Capt., 75, 76, 246 daughters of, 76

Middleton, Del., 108, 247

Militia, Carter as Colonel of, xxix

Millar, Squire, 100

Mills, grain, xvi, xxviii, 246 of Robert Carter, 63, 74-75, 82, 88, 170-171, 189, 190, 194, 246 of John Turberville, 82 of J. A. Washington, 82 _see also_ Baltimore Iron Works, Custom mills, Grist mills, Merchant mills, Toll mills

Mills, Mrs., 100 David, 100

Milton, John, quoted, 78

Minerva, 130

Minuets, 33, 34, 52, 57, 123, 124, 125, 154

Mocking-birds, 76

Moll, _Atlas_, 157

Monday's Point, _see_ Munday's Point

Monkeys, 183

_Monthly Review_, 72

Morgan (overseer), 38 Dr. John, 95, 247

Morris, Robert, 246

"Mount Airy," Richmond County, Tayloe home, xxxi, 120, 136, 142, 151, 152, 204, 242, 245, 246, 248 compared to Nomini Hall, 94, 246 description of, 94-95, 246 Fithian visits, 94-95, 156 gardens at, 95 offices at, xxi

"Mount Pleasant," Westmoreland County, Lee home, 23, 242, 247 fish feast at, 150

Mulberries, 130

Munro, Mr., 206

Music, xxxi at Lee Hall, 57 at Mount Airy, 152 at Nomini Hall, 30, 37, 42, 43, 47, 48, 62, 65, 66, 68, 69, 71, 75, 111, 119, 120, 122, 123-124, 125, 127, 132, 200, 243, 247 by slaves, 120 Carter invents device for testing instruments, 43 instruments owned by Carter, 30, 51 religious, 101, 124, 127, 132, 158, 247 vocal, 124, 127, 132 _see also_ Anglican Church, Anthems, Balls, Dancing schools, Hymns, Music masters, Musical instruments, Musicians, Shakes, Singing masters, Songs, Sonatas

Music masters, xix, 22, 28, 79, 120, 158, 187, 203, 204, 242 _see also_ Stadley, Mr.

Musical instruments, xxix, xxx _see also_ Banjos, Fiddles, Flutes, Forte-pianos, French horns, Harmonicas, Harpsichords, Organs, Spinets, Violins

Musicians, 120

Musk melons, 169

Mutton, 141

Nails, xxiv

Nassau Hall, _see_ Princeton University

Nat (servant), 96, 146, 201

Navigation Acts, effects, of, on tobacco industry, xiv

Neal, Mr., 77

Nectarines, 175

Nelson (servant), 78, 91, 96, 157, 185, 200, 208

New England Town, N. J., 102

"New grounds," _see_ Agriculture

New Jersey, contrasted with Virginia, 60-61, 100, 159-164, 167-168 Fithian returns to, 208-210 _see also_ names of towns in

Newington, Pa., 77, 127

New York, Lady Dunmore arrives at, 63, 245

Newspapers, 40, 131 irregular delivery of, 203 _see also_ _Pennsylvania Gazette_, _Pennsylvania Packet_, _Virginia Gazette_

Newton, Md., 108, 247

Nomini Church, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, 20, 23, 29, 31, 144, 148, 172, 241 advertisement at door of, 29 Carter family attends often, 31

"Nomini Hall," Westmoreland County, Carter home, xxiv-xxv, xxvii, xxviii, xxix, xxxii area, the, at, 44, 81 ball at, 35 Carter family returns from Williamsburg to, xxix, 44 center of Carter estate, xxvii-xxviii clerks at, 38, 177 _see also_ Francks, Dr. Henry; Randolph, Mr. compared to Mount Airy, 94 dancing school at, 32-34, 87-88, 123-125, 178-179 description of, xxix-xxx, 80-82, 110, 115-116 fire destroys great house, 246 Fithian arrives at, 19 gardeners at, 44, 63 gardens at, 67, 78-79, 81, 83, 112, 116, 118, 123, 125, 145, 150, 156, 178 graves at, 61, 245 guests at, _passim_ housekeeper at, 55, 134, 185, 243 _see also_ Stanhope, Sarah library catalogued, 119, 247 life at, described by Fithian, 31-32, 116 music at, _see_ Music offices at, 80-82 orchards at, 90 owned by descendants of Robert Carter, 246 park planned for, 44 plans of residence, 59-60, 146, 181 poplar avenue at, 73, 81, 142 postillion at, 42, 70, 146 provisions consumed at, 75, 199 quarters of Fithian at, 81 school at, 20, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 70, 81, 111, 112, 116, 118, 119, 120, 122, 127, 128 sketches of, made by Fithian, 146, 148, 181 stables at, 59, 81, 86 storehouses at, 81 study of Robert Carter, 64, 80 terraces at, 81 wood fires at, 61, 73

Nomini River, 67, 68, 77, 80, 90, 125, 143, 145, 152, 192, 206 mills on, 81-82

Norfolk, 138, 145

North, Lord Frederick, burnt in effigy in Richmond County, 122

Northern Neck, xxv, xxx-xxxi, 21, 241, 242, 245 Fithian describes life in, 21 gay and hospitable society in, xxx-xxxi Presbyterian Church in, 73, 245

Northumberland County, 201, 243, 245, 246, 248

Norton, John, 237

Nurses, 131 _see also_ Mrs. Oakley _see also_ Wet nurses

Oakley, Mrs., nurse, xxx, 131, 133, 135, 137, 141, 142, 146

Oaks, 144

Oats, 97

Occoquan River, 240

Oculists, 248

Offices (subsidiary buildings about great house), xx-xxi, 238 as counting-rooms, xxi as foils for great house, xxi, 80-81, 238 as kitchens, xxi, 59, 81, 95, 238 as schoolrooms, xix, xxi, 59, 81 as sleeping quarters, xxi at Mount Airy, 95 at Nomini Hall, xxix-xxx, 79-81 at "Rosegill," xxi

Ogle, Samuel, 239

Ohio River, settlements on, 58

Old Sarum, England, xxvii

Onions, 190

Orange County, 248

Orangeries, xx

Orchards, xx

Ordinaries, meaning of term in Virginia, 177 _see also_ Taverns

Organs, xxx, 30, 37, 51

Ovens, 75

Overseers, xvi, xxiii, xxix, 37, 38, 50, 86, 129, 146, 185 cruelty to slaves, 85, 129

Oxen, 61, 73

Oxford University, Virginians at, xix

Oysters, 29

Oyster shells, walks of, xx, 81

Page, John, Jr., 237

Paintings, xxii, 94-95

Pamphlets, 119

Paneling, in plantation houses, xxi-xxii

Panton, Sally, governess, 89, 91, 93, 110, 136, 177, 246 description of, 90

Paris net, 215

Parker, Mr., 181 Richard, 248

Parks, xx, 44

Parks, Tom, 134 William, 245

Parliament, _see_ England

Parterres, xx

Patapsco River, 18, 240

Patterson, Mr., 12, 15, 17, 103, 104

Patuxent Ferry, Md., 97, 209, 247

Patuxent River, 109, 247

Peachem, Henry, _The Compleat Gentleman_, xvii

"Peach Hill," Lancaster County, Heale home, 246

Peaches, 90, 113, 114, 175, 177, 194

Peas, 78, 96

Peck, Mrs., 6, 16, 100, 104, 240 Abby, 16 Ben, 104 John, 16, 18, 25, 102, 105, 107, 118, 128, 146, 149, 150, 169, 171, 177, 179, 202, 203, 205, 206-207, 208, 215, 216, 217, 240 arrives in Virginia, 206 letters to, 112, 143, 159-168 marries Nancy Carter, 240 Rachel, 100

_Peggy_ (ship), 110

Penknives, 119

Pennington, Sir John, 244

Penn's Neck, N. J., 18

Pennsylvania, 83 Fithian visits as missionary, xxxii _see also_ names of towns in

_Pennsylvania Gazette_, 40, 69

_Pennsylvania Packet_, 247

Persimmons, 54, 73-74, 86

Peruvian bark, 17, 64

Pettit, Lydia, 136, 179

Philadelphia, 11, 59, 70, 75, 77, 78, 94, 106, 125, 126, 138, 169, 179, 201, 211, 217, 247, 248

Virginians at, 174-176, 180, 194-195

Philosophy, Carter reads, 53, 117 _see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

Pictet, Benjamin, _Theologia Christiana_, Fithian studies, _passim_

Piedmont Virginia, Presbyterian Church in, 73, 245 Tidewater plantation economy spreads to, 238

Pierce, Miss, 67, 200

Pilasters, xxii

Pines, 76, 89, 144

Piscataway, Md., 97, 109, 209, 247

Pitt, William, 91

Plantations, of Robert Carter III, xxviii names of, xxviii separated by wooded tracts, xxiii, 238 size of, xiv-xv typical activity on, xxiii-xxiv _see also_ Manor houses, Manor plantations

Planters, aristocratic ideals of, xvi correspondence with merchants overseas, xvi, xxii desire polite accomplishments for sons, xvi-xvii dominate social and political life, xv education of children of, _see_ Education extravagance and debts of, 27 homes modeled on residences of English gentry, xix hospitality of, xxiii, 29, 43, 90, 238-239 libraries of, xvii-xviii not absentee landlords, xvi varied economic functions of, xvi, xxviii-xxix

Plater, Gov. George, of Maryland, 246

Plato, 91

Pleurisy, 75

Plows, xxiv, 88-89

Plums, 90

Poetry, 24, 72,73 Carter comment on, 71

Pokeberries, 206

Politics, _see_ American Revolution, Planters

Pomegranates, 194

Pope's Homer, 39, 112

Porpoises, 135

Porter, 57, 77, 90, 138, 141, 208

Port Penn, Del., 98, 99, 107, 108, 210

Port Tobacco, Md., 97, 109, 206, 247

Porticos, at Nomini Hall, 80

Postal system, 25, 27, 40, 77, 150, 215

Postillions, 42, 70, 141, 146

Potatoes, 96, 140, 193

Potomac River, 22, 41, 55, 76, 77, 89, 90, 109, 114, 128, 143, 144, 145, 171, 172, 206, 240, 242, 243, 245

Potter, Mr., 100, 103

Powder (gun), 147

Powder (hair), 135

Pratt, Debby, 102, 103, 106, 107, 176

Presbyterian Church, 61, 90, 97, 105, 126, 246 Fithian qualifies for ministry of, xxxii, 22, 96, 101, 102, 106, 242 Fithian serves as missionary in, xxxii in Northern Neck, 73, 245 in Piedmont Virginia, 245 in Valley of Virginia, 245 opposition to ministers of, 73, 245 salaries of clergy of, 200

_Present State of Music in Germany_, 152

Prickly pears, 123

Primers, 119

Primogeniture, custom of, xxvi

Prince (slave), 132

Princeton, N. J., 6, 12, 14, 69, 209, 217, 247 _see also_ Princeton University

Princeton Historical Association, xxxii

Princeton University (Nassau Hall), 3, 13, 14, 27, 87, 105, 127, 143, 163, 170, 192-193, 239, 240, 247, 248 commencement at, 12-13, 14, 192-193 tutors from, xix, 237 _see also_ Princeton, N. J., Witherspoon, Dr. John

Printers' ink, 190

Printing presses, 248

Prisons, 187

Profanity, 76 _see also_ Swearing

Psalm tunes, 127, 247

Puddings, 90

Pumpkins, 193

Punch, 57, 142, 157

Purchase, Capt., 154, 156

Putrid fever, 98, 99

Putrid quinsy, 64, 202

Quarters, on plantations, 178, 244

Queen Anne County, Md., 112

Queenstown, Md., 210, 248

Quilts, 124 cotton diaper, 125 silk, 131

Races, in Maryland, 108, 210 _see also_ Horse-racing, Boat races, Foot races

Ramsey, Mrs., 101 James, 100 John, 100

Randall, Mr., 188 Larkin, letter to, 197-198 _see also_ Randolph, Mr.

Randolph, Mr. (clerk and steward), xxx, 38, 41, 54, 55, 65, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81, 91, 111, 119, 133, 156, 169, 177, 181 Col. T. M., of "Tuckahoe," hospitality of, 239

Ranney, Stephen, 16, 100, 105

Rappahannock River, 40, 95, 146, 150, 153, 188, 241

Rattle-snakes, 185, 186

Reed, Coley, 188

Reels, 57, 123, 125

Reese, Oliver, 3, 75, 240, 246

Reeve, Mrs., 206, 210 Stephen, 105, 108, 247

Religion, _see_ Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, Slaves

Sabbath, the observance of in Virginia, 72-73, 137, 167 Anabaptists oppose diversions on, 72-73 slaves work on, 202-203

"Sabine Hall," Richmond County, Carter home, 136 entertainment at, 171-172 falling gardens at, 237-238

Saddle-bags, 19

Sailors, 69, 77

Sallust, 20, 28, 37, 128

Salt, 129

Saltpeter, 171

Salt works, xxviii

Sam (barber), 54, 91, 158, 199

Sanford, Miss, 67 Mr., 54

Sashes, 206

Savins, 74, 76, 89, 144, 178

Schoolmasters, 63, 176 Scotchmen as, 25 take orders in Anglican Church, 25, 243

Schoolrooms, xxi, 31, 34, 59 tutor barred out, 34

Schooners, 67, 145, 153 owned by Carter, 67, 77

Scotchmen, 179 as lawyers, 47 as merchants and shopkeepers, 29, 109, 242 as schoolmasters and tutors xix, 29, 90, 94

Scotch universities, Virginians at, 243, 244, 246

Scotland, 90, 126

Scott, Capt., 77

_Sea Nymph_ (ship), 107

Sedans, xxiii

Seeley, Mr., 101 "Uncle," 173, 210 Ephraim, 149 Ephraim, Jr., 102

Serpentine drives, xx

Seven-Up (game), 247

Shakes, 132

Sheep, 144, 178

Shenandoah Valley, 245

Shippen, Alice (Lee), 248 Dr. William, 179, 248

Ships, xxiii, 77, 154, 189 Planters own, xvi, xxviii refused cargoes of tobacco, 113

Shoemakers, 96

Shopkeepers, Scotchmen as, 242

Shrove Tuesday, 65

Silks, 57

Silver, xxii Mrs. Carter imports, 189

Silversmiths, 105

Simpson, Mr., 84, 87, 128

Singing masters, 195

Skating, 54-55, 56

Slavery, Fithian expresses views on, 38-39, 84-85, 92, 132, 187 Mrs. Carter discusses, 92 sermon on, 192 _see also_ Slaves

Slaves, 74, 94, 133, 137, 140, 154, 167, 172, 184-185 accompany Carter family to church, 110 allowed plots for cultivation, 96 cruelty to, 38-39, 84-85 dancing of, 62 education of, 182-183 grief felt by, 184 holidays for, 91, 92 illness among, 68, 182 of Robert Carter, xxviii, 79, 132 rations of, 38 religion of, 151-152 Sabbath observance by, 202-203 testimony not accepted in courts, 192 value considered, 92, 132

Sloes, 194

Sloops, xxiii

Smallpox, xix

Smallswords, 161

Smith, John Augustine, 242 Philip, 83 Rev. Thomas, 22, 23, 42, 51, 56-57, 63, 67, 83, 88, 89, 110, 126, 137, 145, 172, 192, 200, 242 Mrs. Thomas, 42, 51, 57, 67, 88, 179 William R., 8, 13, 15, 17, 240 letter to Fithian, 14-15

Smith family (outlaws), 86, 87, 190

Smithies, xxiv, xxviii

Smoke-houses, xxi

Snuffboxes, 206

Social life, aristocratic ideals of, xvi at Nomini Hall, described by Fithian, 31-32 characteristic dress of women, 29 chariots kept by well-to-do planters 29 customs and manners compared with those of New Jersey, 100, 159-163, 167-168 erroneous impressions concerning, 46-47 formality in, 90 haughtiness common in, 178 modeled on that of English gentry, xvi politeness and hospitality, 29, 43, 90 recent changes in, 27 _see also_ Amusements, Religion

Socrates, 115

Sofas, 239

Soil, depletion of, _see_ Agriculture

Solar system, 117

Sonatas, 68, 75, 82

Songs, 37, 71, 132, 243-244 _see also_ Liberty songs

Sons of America, 57

Sons of Liberty, 59

Sorrel, Mr., 186, 187, 191, 248 Thomas, 248

Spelling-books, 20

Spinets, xxii, 123, 125

Sports, xxiii

Spotted fever, 98

Stables, 59, 81, 86

Stadley, Mr., music master, xxx, 22, 28, 79, 82, 120, 121, 138, 141, 142, 158, 169, 187, 203, 204, 242

Stafford County, 241

Stafford Court House, Va., 19, 58, 241

Stairways, xxii, xxiii

Stanhope, Sarah (Sally), 55, 67, 68, 83, 110, 116, 185, 189, 208, 244

Statues, marble, 95

Stays, 90, 131

Steerman, Miss, 136

Steptoe, Dr. George, 88, 110, 195, 246

Stethern, Hugh, 6

Steward, Mr., 99

Stewards, xvi, xxiii, xxix, 38, 86

Stewart, Anthony, 209

Stills, 54

Stockings, 69, 150, 156

Stocks, 216

Stockton, Julia, 157 Rachel, 98, 247

Stone, Aquia, 241

Stores and Storehouses, 55, 119, 244 of Robert Carter, xxviii, 81, 144, 191

"Stratford Hall," Westmoreland County, Lee home, xxxi, 145, 242, 244, 245 dancing school at, 50, 51, 190, 191

Strawberries, 110

Sukey (slave), 86, 184-185

Supper, at Nomini Hall, description of, 34

Surveying, xvii, 191, 199 books on, xviii _see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

_Susannah_ (ship), 122

_Swallow_ (ship), 106, 112

Swearing, in Maryland, 108

Swift, Jonathan, 171, 190

Swine pox, 138

Scythes, 133

Taliaferro, Polly, 136, 248 family, 248 pronunciation of name, 248

Tappahannock, 241 _see also_ Hobb's Hole

Tarts, 33

Tasker, Anne (Bladen), xxvii, 239 Benjamin, xxvii Frances Anne, _see_ Carter, Frances Anne (Tasker) family, social and economic position of, xxvii

Taverns, 18, 53, 96, 109 called ordinaries in Virginia, 117

Tayloe, Col. John, of "Mount Airy," xxxi, 24, 69, 77, 94, 102, 120, 142, 148, 152, 155, 201, 242, 245, 246, 247, 248 Elizabeth, 247 Kitty, 95, 121, 136, 152 Polly, 95, 121, 136, 152 Bob Carter admires, 121 Rebecca, _see_ Lee, Rebecca (Tayloe) Rebecca (Plater), 78, 121, 152, 153, 154, 246, 247 Sally, 136, 152 family, xxxi, 77 _see also_ Taylor

Taylor, Mr., 86, 111, 200 Mr. (overseer), 50, 62, 86, 91, 146, 185, 189, 244 Miss, 86

Tea, 33, 97, 107, 215 ban on drinking, 110 disturbances caused by duty on, 59, 209 repeal of duty on, 131

Telescopes, 117

Tenancy, xxviii, 92

Terraces, xx, 81, 237-238 _see also_ falling gardens

"The Cliffs," Richmond County, Fauntleroy home, 241, 243, 245

_The Spectator_, 4, 37 Priscilla Carter studies, 20

Theodolites, 187, 191, 196

Tholepins, 146

Thompson, Dr. Thomas, 51, 156, 205, 244

Thornton, Charlotte (Belson), 95, 148, 201, 246 Col. Presley, 246

Thunder and lightning, frighten Mrs. Carter, 79, 123, 144

Tibbs, Capt., 183

Ticks, 158, 169, 181

Tidewater Virginia, emigration from begins early, xiv England seeks to exploit products of, xiii "Golden Age," in, xiii great landowners dominate life in, xv methods of operating estates in, xv-xvi tobacco industry in, xiv

Tinkers, 185

Tobacco, 88, 117, 142, 144, 185, 200 shipments of, stopped, 113, 117 wasteful system of cultivation, xiv _see also_ Tobacco industry

Tobacco industry, adversely affected by various factors, xiv

Toddy, 29, 57, 90

Toll mills, 75

Tom (coachman), 55, 134

Tom (hostler), 91, 200

Toothache, 29, 84, 108, 185, 186

Tories, 191, 245

Towns, plans for building, 89 _see also_ Aquia, Colchester, Fredericksburg, Hobb's Hole, Leeds, Norfolk, Williamsburg

Trade, no social stigma attached to, xvi Carter engages in, 75

Travel, by water, xxiii, 31, 144-145, 192 overland, 144, 149 _see also_ Carriages, Chairs, Chariots, Coaches, Sedans

Trenton, N.J., 127

_Tristram Shandy_, 129

Trumpet Minuet, 30

Tryon, Gov. William, 64

"Tuckahoe," Goochland County, Randolph home, description of, 238-239

Tudor Rose (decorative motif), xxii

Turberville, Betty Tayloe (Corbin), 242 George, 84, 130 Mrs. George, 84, 90, 130 George Richard, 242 John, of "Hickory Hill," 47, 73, 88, 110, 137, 147, 202, 242 Letitia Corbin (Letty), 25, 31, 88, 89, 90, 125, 136, 157, 200, 202, 242 Martha (Corbin), 31, 88, 188, 200, 202, 242 family, xxxi, 158

Turpentine, 190

Tutors, xviii, xix, 3, 6-7, 93-94, 95, 109, 143, 201, 238, 243, 247-248 American-born, 29, 93-94, 112 at Bushfield, 41, 244 at Sabine Hall, xviii barred out of schoolroom, 34 conduct prescribed for, 159-168 Englishmen as, xix, 112 salaries and perquisites of, 3, 6-7 Scotchmen as, xix, 29, 41, 90, 93-94, 244 social position of, xix

Tyler's Ferry, 96, 110, 208, 247

Tyre, _Dictionary_, 25

Ucomico Church, _see_ Yeocomico Church

Ucomico River, _see_ Yeocomico River

Umbrellas, 144

_Universal Magazine_, quoted, 71-72, 73

Upper Marlborough, Md., 97, 209, 247

_Urania, or a choice collection of Psalm-Tunes, Anthems and Hymns_, 247

Valentines, 58, 62, 65, 245 for Priscilla Carter, 65, 230-233

Valley of Virginia, xxxii

Vice, erroneous impressions concerning prevalence in Virginia, 9, 46-47

Violins, 30, 57, 121, 207 _see also_ Fiddles

Virgil, 74, 82, 83, 128, 138, 152

Virginia, characteristic dress of women, 29 compared with New Jersey, 60-61, 100, 159-164, 167-168 false impression regarding ungodliness in, 9, 46-47 fasts in, 110, 111, 112 General Assembly of, 117 dissolved by Governor, 110, 112 General Court of, 26, 95, 199, 203 Governor of, dissolves Assembly, 110, 112 toasts to, 59, 64, 129 Governor's Council, xxix hospitality and politeness in, 29, 43, 90 Indian disturbances on frontier, 187 peculiarities of speech in, 177 political unrest, _see_ American Revolution Sabbath observance in, 73, 137, 167-168 social character of religious gatherings, 29, 162 _see also_ Piedmont Virginia, Tidewater Virginia, Valley of Virginia

_Virginia Gazette_, 64, 65, 67, 69, 79, 245, 247, 248

Vorhees, Mr., 98, 247

Waddell, Rev. James, 73, 245

Wade, Miss, 155

Wadman, Mr., 172

Waiting-men, 94, 96

Walker, Mr., 25, 28 Capt., 22, 28, 29, 32, 88, 172, 191, 202, 242

Wall, Mr., comedian, 98, 247 Dr. Llewellyn Lechmere, 247

Wallings, Mr., 17

Ward, Dr., 4, 14, 98, 100 Mrs., 99, 104 James, 106

Warden, Mr., 75, 88, 116, 172 John, tutor, 28, 243

Ware, "Aunt," 100 Rachel, 100

Warehouses, 89, 117 hinder shipping of tobacco, 117

Warsaw, Va., 241

Warwick, Md., 98, 210, 247

Washington, George, 238, 244 ideas on education, xvii Jenny, 51, 88, 123, 125, 135, 136, 148, 178, 196 Col. John Augustine, of "Bushfield," 51, 66, 83, 90, 137, 142, 145, 244, 245 Mrs. John Augustine, 51, 88, 202

Wash-houses, 81

Washer-women, 96, 207

Waste-gates, 75

Watch seals, 84, 209

Watches, 84

Watermelons, 151, 152, 157

_Water Parted from the Sea_ (song), 37, 132, 243

Watt, _Logick_, 194

Webster, Althea (Alhe), 106 Betsy, 106 Peletiah (Palatiah), letter to, 172-173 Ruth, 106, 107 letter to, 174-175

Weddings, 51

Wellford, Mrs. William Harrison, 237

West, Mr., 97

Westmoreland County, 135, 241, 242, 243, 244, 248

Westmoreland County Court, 87, 149, 181

Westmoreland Court House, Va., 96, 208, 247 tavern at, 110

Wet nurses, 39

Wheat, 75, 112, 114, 125 Carter purchases for mill, 190 exported to Philadelphia, 77

Wheatly, Phillis, 72, 245 poem by, quoted, 73

White Plains, battle at, xxxii

Wiggins, Dr., 7

Wildernesses, xx

_Will Wimple_, 58

Williams, John Rogers, edits Fithian manuscripts, xxxii, 239

Williamsburg, xxx, 26, 34, 40, 44, 69, 79, 95, 126, 134, 172, 198, 245, 247, 248 Carter home at, xxix, 79 library of Carter at, 119 organ at, 30, 51 public houses at, 65 Robert Carter visits, xxix, 200 _see also_ College of William and Mary

Willing, Mr., 94 Thomas, 246

Willis, Harry, xxx, 20, 48, 54, 55, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 70, 76, 82, 86, 88, 112, 116, 122, 123, 133-134, 142, 146, 147, 148, 150, 169, 172, 181, 182, 184, 186, 190, 199, 201, 202, 206, 216, 241 commences school, 20 letter to, 201-202

"Windsor," Westmoreland County, Steptoe home, 246

Wine, 29, 42, 57, 77, 97, 111, 138, 141, 158, 191

Wirt, William, 245

Witherspoon, Dr. John, 3, 6, 11, 46, 90, 93, 95, 106, 107, 112, 143, 163, 240 advises Fithian to accept position, 7, 9, 14 career and influence of, 240 letters to, 9-10

Wolfe, Gen. James, description of monument to, 71-72

Women, discussions regarding souls of, 82

Woodcutters, 74

Wormeley, Judith, _see_ Lee, Judith (Wormeley) Ralph, at Oriel College, Oxford University, xix

Worth, Mr., 211

Yeocomico Church (Ucomico Church), Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, 22, 88, 96, 114, 122, 145, 169, 179, 202, 242 choir in, 195 _see also_ Smith, Rev. Thomas

Yeocomico River, 31, 77, 89, 246 ships in, 76

"Yew Spring," Caroline County, Corbin home, 248

Yorick (horse), 24, 94

Zodiac, plantations named for signs of, xxviii

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Page 6: After Breakfast rode to Deerfeild (changed Deerfeild to Deerfield)

Page 43: turn'd and and met Her (removed duplicate and)

Page 75: out old Sonata; (changed out to our)

Page 76: the Land seeems (seeems changed to seems)

Page 91: sordid veiws of avarice (veiws changed to views)

Page 92: would not onlyly inrich (onlyly changed to only)

Page 116: valuable as as the Phenix (removed duplicat as)

Page 134: Here here he sits (removed duplicate here)

Page 144: in in 50 minutes (removed duplicate in)

Page 159: removinging ( removed double "ing")

Page 197: "to Multiply 12£ 12s 12-1/2d by itself, (closing " supplied)

Page 229: I thherefore (replaced thherefore with therefore)

Page 213: about three in in the Afternoon (removed repeated in)

Page 248: promiinent (replaced with prominent)