Chapter XII: Part 12

Carter, Anne Tasker (Nancy), xxx, 20, 25, 27, 28, 35, 37, 39, 40,
42, 55, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 66, 75, 86, 90, 110, 111, 115,
122, 125, 128, 132, 133, 142, 146, 156, 184, 189, 190, 215, 241
attends dancing school, 25
cuts off eyebrows, 128
description of, 49
letter to, 215
plays guitar, 28, 132
quarrels with Bob, 49
Benjamin, xxx, 19, 22, 28, 29, 32, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 54, 55, 58,
59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 82, 84,
85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 110, 112, 114, 115,
116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 125, 128, 130, 131, 132, 134,
135, 138, 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, 151, 152, 154, 155, 157,
158, 169, 171, 172, 175, 177, 179, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188,
189, 190, 194, 198, 199, 201, 202, 206, 207, 217, 241
at Mount Airy, 151
character and traits of, 48, 70, 77-78, 190
illness of, 121, 122, 181, 182, 217
passion for horses, 70, 190
plans to enter Cambridge University, 26
plays flute, 65, 71
visits other colonies, 214
Betsy, of "Sabine Hall," 136, 157
Betty Landon (Betsy), xxx, 42, 50, 76, 110, 134, 135, 184, 189,
202, 206, 215
description of, 49
"Bob," _see_ Robert Bladen Carter
Charles, xxvi
Elizabeth (sister of Robert Carter III), xxvi
Frances (Fanny) xxx, 42, 49, 50, 51, 63, 65, 76, 79, 90, 110, 115,
132, 135, 146, 147, 150, 152, 184, 189, 193, 206, 215
description of, 49
suffers from bite of ticks, 158, 169, 181
Frances Anne (Tasker), wife of Robert Carter III, xxvii, 27,
32, 33, 34, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 48, 54, 56, 58,
61, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78, 79,
83, 84, 87, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 110, 111, 115, 116, 118,
119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 132, 133, 137, 138, 141, 142,
144, 146, 148, 150, 157, 158, 162, 178, 179, 181, 182, 183,
186, 189, 193, 194, 195, 200, 202, 204, 207, 217
buried at Nomini Hall, 61, 245
character and traits of, xxvii, 32, 33, 40, 48, 71, 194, 207
description of, 40
discusses her children, 116
expresses preference for simple burial, 61
Fithian admires, 71, 150, 207
good management of children, 64, 116
imports plate, 189
teases Fithian, 205
thunder and lightning frighten, 79, 123
views on slavery, 92
wide reading and knowledge of, 66
George, xxvi
Harriot Lucy, xxx, 82, 83, 110, 119, 133, 134, 138, 146, 193,
202, 206, 246
description of, 49
marries John James Maund, 246
pranks of, 193
schooner named for, 29, 243
tastes mercury, 54
John Tasker ("Tasker"), xxx, 133, 135, 215
Judith, _see_ Beale, Judith (Carter)
Landon, xviii, 237, 245
diary of, cited, 237
supports free school, 248
Lucy, of "Sabine Hall," 136
"Nancy," _see_ Anne Tasker Carter
Polly, of "Sabine Hall," 157
Priscilla, xxx, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44,
47, 55, 56, 60, 62, 63, 65, 74, 75, 83, 90, 92, 110, 115,
122, 128, 133, 135, 136, 138, 147, 149, 150, 169, 176, 184,
189, 202, 206, 242
description of, 48
Fithian composes valentine for, 58, 230-233, 245
learns music, 22, 26
letter to, 214-215
tutor offends, 66
Robert ("King"), xv, xviii, xxvi
Robert II, xxvi
grave of, 61
Robert, III, "Councillor," of "Nomini Hall," 3, 5, 6, 24, 26, 29,
30, 32, 33, 37, 40, 42, 47, 48, 51, 53, 55, 58, 59, 61, 62,
63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 75, 79, 82, 83, 84,
85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, 106, 110, 111, 112, 116,
117, 118, 126, 127, 129, 132, 135, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145,
146, 147, 150, 152, 156, 157, 158, 162, 165, 171, 172, 177,
179, 181, 182, 184, 190, 191, 194, 196, 246
buried at Baltimore, 245
character and traits of, xxvi, xxvii, 48, 70, 140
compares value of Virginia and Maryland currency, 74
descendants own Nomini Hall, 246
early life and education, xxvi-xxvii
economic activities of, xxvii-xxviii, 63, 68, 79, 117, 144
expresses preference for simple burial, 61
expresses wish for sudden death, 182
lands owned by, 79
letter to, 217
marries Frances Anne Tasker, xxvii
member of Governor's Council and General Court, xxix, 26
mills of, _see_ mills
musical interests of, xxx, 30, 42, 48, 51, 69, 111, 181
plans disposition of estate, 83, 182
political attitude of, 111
portrait of, xxvii
reading of, xxix, 53
registers at Inner Temple, xxvi
scientific interests of, xxix, 190, 191, 196
serves as vestryman and warden, xxix
strong discipline of, 26, 64, 156
studious habits of, 26
visits England, xxvi
Robert Bladen (Bob), xxx, 20, 38, 40, 42, 43, 49, 54, 55, 56, 58,
64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 77, 78, 82, 83, 85,
86, 88, 110, 111, 116, 119, 121, 123, 125, 126, 127, 133,
134, 142, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 156, 169, 177, 181, 184,
186, 199, 201, 202, 204, 241
admires Miss Tayloe, 121
attends dancing school, 25
character and traits of, 48, 49-50, 55, 64, 70, 72, 78, 110,
116, 127, 186
description of, 48
inscribes names in books, 135-136
letters to, 201, 216
plays prank on father, 177
reflections on Phillis Wheatley, 72
wishes to learn Latin, 77
Robert Wormeley, of "Sabine Hall," 244, 248
"Tasker," _see_ John Tasker Carter family, 64, 89, 90
ancestry and heritage of, xxv-xxvii
attends Nomini Church often, 31
Fithian characterizes, 21
pranks of children, 177, 189
servants treated courteously by, 26
social and economic position of, xxv-xxx, 21
strong discipline in, 26, 64
studies of children, 20, 26

"Carter's Grove," James City County, Burwell home, xvii, xxii

Carving, in decoration of homes, xxii

Castiglione, _The Courtier_, xviii

Catalpa trees, 61

Catechism, Carter children repeat, 76

Cateness, Miss, 8

Catesby, Mark, 244

Cattle, 144

Cedar Point, Md., 247

Chairs, riding, xxiv, 33, 94, 110, 149

Chandeliers, 239

"Chantilly," Westmoreland County, Lee home, xxxi, 29, 125, 169,
202, 243, 247, 248
dancing school at, 202

Chariots, 33, 34, 37, 41, 42, 47, 87, 125, 157, 172

Charles City County, 248

Chatham, Lord, _see_ Pitt, William

Checks (game), 189, 216

Cheese, 90

Cheeseman, Mrs., 106

"Chelsea," King William County, Moore home, xxii

Chelton, Capt., 19, 57, 145, 241
_see also_ Chilton

Cherries, 90, 110, 118

Chesapeake Bay, 97

Chesterfield, Lord, _Letters to His Son_, 194

Chestertown, Md., 98

Chester River, 210

Chilton family, 241

Chinches, 109, 135, 138

Chintzes, 124, 130, 215

Chocolate, 55

Choirs, 195

Christenings, 35, 168, 195

Christian, Francis, dancing master, xxx, 19, 32, 33, 34, 66, 123,
124, 125, 178, 241
strict discipline of, 34
Mrs. Francis, 178
Frank, pupil of John Lowe, 150, 206

Christmas, entertainment and good fellowship at, 33-34, 39-40
firing of powder at, 39, 244
_see also_ Christmas boxes

Christmas boxes, 40, 54

Cider, 57, 90

Clerks, xxix, 38, 177
_see also_ Francks, Dr.; Randolph, Mr.

Cliosophic Society, 240

Clothing, women's, 57
_see also_ Aprons, Broadcloth, Brocades, Calico gowns, Caps,
Chintzes, Fashions, Hats, Headdress, Gauze, Laces, Quilts,
Silks, Stays, Stockings, Stocks

Coaches, xxix, 152, 189, 190

Coachmen, 55, 84-85, 134

Coach-houses, 81

Coats-of-arms, 116

Cocke, Elizabeth, _see_ Jones, Elizabeth (Cocke)

Cock-fighting, 91, 96, 121, 162, 168, 190

Coffee, 32, 110, 114, 117, 122, 126, 127, 133, 142, 144, 146, 150,
156, 171, 179, 181, 189, 193, 194, 200

Coffee House, Annapolis, Md., 97, 209

Cohansey (Cohansie), N. J., 4, 14, 36, 90, 98, 100, 101, 105, 106,
114, 115, 139, 143, 174, 176, 198, 201, 206, 239, 247

Colchester, Va., 18, 240

College of New Jersey, _see_ Princeton University

College of Philadelphia, 27, 237, 248

College of William and Mary, 49, 242, 244, 248
Bob Carter at, 49
conditions at, 64-65

Combs, 206

Comedians, 98, 247

Comfrey roots, 32

Consumption, 181

Continental Congress, 169, 174, 176, 194, 195, 199

Cook, Mr., 107
family, 173

Coopers, 149, 181

Cople Parish, _see_ Anglican Church

Corbin, Betty Tayloe, _see_ Turberville, Betty Tayloe (Corbin)
Gawin, 188, 242, 248
Jane (Jennie), 23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 37, 51, 56, 67, 87, 88, 93,
94, 125, 136, 188, 192, 198, 200, 242
Richard, 95, 247
family, 247

Cordials, 97

Corn, 75, 88, 94, 110, 129, 133, 142, 144, 146, 150, 152

Cornices, xxii

"Corotoman," Lancaster County, Carter home, xxvi

Corvin, Mr., 95, 247

Cotton, 185

Counterpanes, 42

Counting-rooms, xxi

Country dances, 33, 34, 57, 123, 125, 243

Courtyards, xxi, 238

Cowslips, 78

Cox, Mr., 37, 122

Crabs, 110, 141, 171, 185, 186

Craftsmen, skilled, on Carter's estate, xxix

"Crandall," Richmond County, Fauntleroy home, 19, 241

Cunningham, Mr., merchant, 23, 29, 37, 54, 56, 59, 90, 91, 110,
137, 242
dines at Nomini Hall, 23, 75, 242
Miss, 173

Currency, of Philadelphia, not accepted, 54
of Virginia and Maryland, value compared, 74, 75

Cursing, 190
_see also_ Swearing

Custis, Jacky, xvii

Custom mills, 246

Dairies, xxi, 81, 240

Damon, James, 210

Dancing, xvii, xxx, xxxi, 33, 57, 58, 120, 125, 161, 163
Anabaptists oppose, 72
of slaves, 62
Virginians addicted to, 177
_see also_ Assemblies, Balls, Country dances, Dancing masters,
Dancing schools, Gavottes, Jigs, Minuets, Reels

Dancing masters, xix, xxiii, xxxi, 19, 33-34
_see also_ Christian, Francis

Dancing schools, 19, 21, 25, 168, 242
at Bushfield, 66, 111, 245
at Chantilly, 202, 248
at Nomini Hall, 32-34, 87, 88, 123-125, 178
at Stratford Hall, 50, 142, 190, 191

Debow, John, 3, 240

Deerfield, New Jersey, 6, 10, 15, 27, 100, 102, 103, 104, 240
Fithian studies at, 9, 240

Delaware River, 112

Dennis, (servant boy), 40, 51, 56, 135, 157, 182, 208

Dennis, Capt., of the _Peggy_, 110, 111
Samuel, 16

Diabetes, 149

Diaries, xxiii
of Jonathan Boucher, 245
of Landon Carter, 245
of Robert Wormeley Carter, 245

Dice, 29

Digges (Diggs), Edward, of "Bellfield," 248
Mr., 97
family, 247

Dobby, Capt., of the _Susannah_, 122, 150, 152, 153

Doctors, 39, 51, 67, 68, 69, 86, 88, 122, 156, 157, 205, 243,
244, 246

Donaldson, Mr., 107

Donnald, Nathaniel, Jr., 175
letter to, 173-174

Dotterell (horse), 52, 244

Dovecots, xx

Drinking and Drunkenness, 65, 70, 153, 172, 200, 241
_see also_ Bitters, Brandy, Cider, Cordials, Grogg, Porter, Punch,
Toddy, Wine

Ducks, 76

Duffield, John, 179, 248

Dulaney, Daniel, 239

Dumfries, Va., 56, 69, 79, 196
as shipping center, 18, 240

Dunlap, John, 122, 247

Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 110, 187, 245
Charlotte Murray, Lady, 63, 65, 79, 245

Durham, Bishop of, 241

Dysentery, xxxii, 137-138, 171

Earrings, 130

Earthquakes, 69

East India College, Hertford, England, 245

East India Company, 169

Eclipse (horse), 244

Eclipses, 117

Edmundson, Dolly, 154
Dorothy, 248
Thomas, 248
family, 248

Education, based on English traditions, xvi
free school in Richmond County, 248
planters provide for in wills, xix
practical and polite subjects prescribed, xvii
Virginians at English and Scotch schools and universities,
xviii, xix
Virginians at Inns of Court, xix, xxvi
William and Mary College, _see_ College of William and Mary
worth assessed, 161
_see also_ Books, Dancing masters, Governesses, Music masters,
Offices, Schoolmasters, Tutors

Edwards, Miss, 136
Thomas, 193, 194

Egg and dart, decorative motif, xxii

Eggs, 140, 151

Electricity, lectures on, 98, 247

"Eliza," _see_ Beatty, Elizabeth

Elmer, Dr., 69, 101

Elmore, Betsy, 9

Elsenborough, N. J., 99

"Elsing Green," King William County, Dandridge home, xxii

England, 95, 172
education of Virginians in, xviii-xix, xxvi-xxvii, 242
endeavors to develop resources of Virginia, xiii
Parliament of, 110, 113, 131
royal family, toasts to, 59, 64, 128-129, 138
Tidewater Virginia maintains close contact with, xiii
tutors and governesses from, xix, 89, 90, 112
Virginia aristocracy modeled on gentry of, xvi

English language, 94

"Epping Forest," Lancaster County, Ball home, xxii

Eruptive fever, 138

Essex County, 243, 247, 248

Evans, Israel, 106, 247

Ewing, Mr., 17, 101, 107, 174
Miss, 6
Amy, 103-104
Matty, 101
Sally, 101

Factories, textile, xvi, xxviii
_see also_ Mills

Factors, xvi

Fairfax County, 240

Fairfax family, xxvi

Falling gardens, xx, 237
at Sabine Hall, 237

Fans, 130

Farming, _see_ Agriculture

Fashions, discussions of, 29, 90, 93, 168

Fasts, political, 110, 111
Carter family does not observe, 111

Fauntleroy (Fantilroy), Mr., 25, 28, 63, 68, 73
Mrs., 73
Aphia, 136, 154, 241
Elizabeth, 156
Henry (Harry), 207, 241
Juliet, 241
Mary, _see_ Giberne, Mary (Fauntleroy Beale)
Dr. Moore, 45, 241, 244
pronunciation of name, 241
Samuel, 241
Samuel Griffin, 62, 245
William, 244
family, 33, 79, 88, 241, 243
homes of, 241

Fauquier County, 241

_Felton's Gavott_, 75, 245

Fences, 74

Fencing, xvii

Fenning, _Arithmetic_, 25

Ferguson, Andrew, 107

Fiddles, 161
slaves play, 62

Figs, 178

Fish, 75, 76, 90, 132, 141, 145, 171, 185, 186

Fish feasts, xxxi, 147, 150, 156, 162, 168, 172, 177, 183

Fisher, Mr., 195, 242

Fishermen, 145

Fisher and Cunningham (merchants), 23, 242

Fishing, 75

Fithian, Amos, 100, 103
"Aunt," 98, 100
Elizabeth (Beatty), _see_ Beatty, Elizabeth
Enoch, copies manuscripts of brother, xxxi
Joel, marries widow of Philip Fithian, 17, 240
Philip Vickers, xxvii, xxxi-xxxii, 3-7, 9-11, 15, 16, 22, 24,
26, 27, 32, 37, 55-56, 57, 67-68, 70, 71, 78, 85, 93, 96-97,
100, 107, 114-115, 118, 126, 131, 134, 140, 141, 144, 145,
147, 149, 151, 158, 170, 171, 177-178, 180, 184, 210, 241
accepts position as tutor, xxiv, 6-7
admiration and affection for Carter family, xxxii, 111, 207,
214-217
advises Peck on conduct as tutor, 159-168
attends balls, 56-57, 154-155
attends races, 24-25, 150-151, 154
Carter approves teaching of, 93
catalogues library at Nomini Hall, 119
Col. Lee offends, 52
completes Latin thesis, 158
contrasts Virginia with New Jersey, 60-61, 100, 159-163, 167-168
corresponds with "Belinda," 170
death of parents, 239
declines additional pupils, 25
despondency of, 108, 109, 114-115, 127, 171
early life and education of, xxv, xxxii, 159, 205, 239
enters Presbyterian ministry, xxxii
George Lee offends, 57, 244
hesitation over going to Virginia, 7, 9-10, 16, 46-47
illness and death of, xxxii
later career of, xxxii
letters from, to Elizabeth Beatty, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 35-36,
53, 115-116, 139-140, 179-180, 210-212, 212-214
to Benjamin Carter, 198-199
to Nancy Carter, 215-216
to Priscilla Carter, 214-215
to Robert Carter III, 217
to Robert Bladen Carter, 201-202, 216
to Nathaniel Donnald, 173-174
to Samuel Fithian, 117
to Rev. Enoch Green, 21, 26-27
to Andrew Hunter, Jr., 4-5
to Andrew Hunter, Sr., 113
to George Lee, 151
to John Lowe, 126, 207-208
to John McCalla, 175-176
to John Peck, 143, 159-168
to Larkin Randall, 197-198
to Mrs. Charlotte Thornton, 201
to Paletiah Webster, 172-173
to Ruth Webster, 174-175
to Harry Willis, 201-202
to Dr. John Witherspoon, 9-10
letters to, from, Andrew Hunter, Jr., 3-4, 11-12
from William R. Smith, 14-15
makes sketches of Nomini Hall, 148
manuscripts long unpublished, xxxi
marries Elizabeth Beatty, xxxii
poem by, 24
premonition of death, 171
Presbyterian training of, xxv
regrets inability to dance, 33, 43
regular habits of, 155
retirement agreeable to, 72, 129
returns to New Jersey, 208
reviews his life, 45-47
salary and perquisites as tutor, 6, 31-32, 200
tolerant attitude of, xxv
travels as missionary, xxxii
urged to marry in Virginia, 131
views on slavery, 38, 84-85, 92, 132, 187
visits and dines at other plantations, 67, 69, 75, 88, 89, 156
warned of immorality in Virginia, 46-47
Samuel, 240
letter to, 117, 118
Seeley, 100
Tempy, 107
"Uncle," 117

Fitzhugh, William, xv, xvii

Flats, 75

Flax, 88, 152

Flood, Alice, _see_ Jones, Alice (Flood)
Dr. William, physician and turfman, 24, 95, 242, 244

Flour, 75, 144, 246

Flowers, artificial, 124, 130
_see also_ Gardens

Flutes, 49, 68, 82, 202, 207
_see also_ German flutes

Flux, 129, 158
_see also_ Bloody flux

Fodder, 81, 112, 114

Foot races, 59

Ford, Mrs., 65
Miss, 155

Forfeits, 88, 201

Forte pianos, 22, 26, 30, 41, 55, 66, 69

Foundries, xvi

Fountain Inn, Baltimore, Md., 53

Foxes, 141

Fox hunts, 34

Francks, Dr. Henry, 43, 67, 244

Frederick, Md., 98, 247

Frederick County, 147

Fredericksburg, 35, 69
academy at, 244
races at, 203

Free schools, in Richmond County, 248

French horns, 57

French language, 90

Frets, in decoration of homes, xxii

Fried chicken, 208

Friezes, in planters' homes, xxii

Frontiers, Indian disturbances on, 187

Funeral hymns, 132, 133

Gage, Governor Thomas, of Massachusetts, 191

Galloway, Nancy, 96

Gambling, 241
_see also_ Betting, Gaming

Games, at Nomini Hall, 34
_see also_ All Fours, Billiards, Button, Break the Pope's Neck,
Cards, Checks, Seven-Up

Gaming, 29, 200
Anabaptists oppose, 72

Garden houses, xx

Gardners, xx, 44, 63

Gardening, handbooks on, xix
_see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

Gardens, xix-xx, 106, 110, 112
at Bushfield, 67
at Lee Hall, 175
at Mount Airy, 95
at Nomini Hall, 43-44, 63, 78-79, 83
_see also_ Falling gardens, Gardeners, Garden houses

Gargles, 64

Garrot, Miss, 156

Gaskins, Betsy, 136
Colonel Thomas, 248
family, 248

Gauze, 124, 215

Gavottes, 75, 246

_Gentleman's Magazine_, 70, 71

Geography, 194

Georgetown, Md., 18, 98, 108, 240

German flutes, 30

Giberne (Gibbern), Rev. Isaac William, 20, 28, 68, 111, 241, 248
attends ball at Lee Hall, 57
convivial habits of, 200, 241
marries widow of Charles Beale, 241
opposes Anabaptists, 72-73
sketch of, 241
Mary (Fauntleroy Beale), 57, 241

Gibson, John, 16

Gift (horse), 95

Gloucester County, 248

"Golden Age," in Tidewater Virginia, xiii

Good Friday, 88

Goodlet, Mr., schoolmaster, 62, 63
barred out of school, 34, 243

Gooseberries, 110

Gordon, Mr., 25, 243
George, C., 243

Gouging, 63, 183

Governesses, 156
from England, xix, 89, 90

Graham, Dr. (oculist), 188, 248

Grain, Virginia counties suited for, 114

Granaries, 82, 145, 189

Great houses, xx, 59
_see also_ Manor houses

Great Meadows, Carter tracts, at, 79

Greek language, 54, 106, 163, 190

_Greek Testament_, 101, 103, 128

Green, Rev. Enoch, 4, 25, 46, 100, 101, 102, 149, 159, 240
Fithian studies under, 240
letters to, 21, 26-27
Mary (Beatty), 4, 21, 27, 100, 105

Greenman, Thomas, 100, 102

Greens (vegetables), 90

Greenwich, N. J., 6, 9, 10, 18, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 134, 239

Gregory, Mr., gardener, 68, 74, 78, 245

Griggs, (Grigg), Capt., 52, 76, 243
visits Nomini Hall, 31

Grimes, Miss, 6

Grist mills, 82, 246

Grog, 142

Grubb, Mr., 125, 128, 130, 157, 171, 172, 175, 177, 179

Guitars, 28, 30, 36, 51, 55, 71, 79, 132, 133, 216

Gusts (storms), 144

Guthrie, Capt., 138

Ha-has, xx, 238

Hale, _see_ Heale

Halkinson, Mrs., 209

Hamilton, Mr., merchant, 29, 195
accident of, 69

Hammond, _Expositor of the New Testament_, 111

Handkerchiefs, 29, 168

Hanover County, 244

Harmonicas, 30, 181, 243
Robert Carter plays on, 37, 158

Harness, 189

Harpsichords, xxii, 123, 124, 157
at Hobb's Hole, 156
at Mount Airy, 95, 152
at Nomini Hall, 26, 36, 111, 121

_Harriot_ (ship), 149

Harrison, Col., of Maryland, 59
Col., of Virginia, 195
Benjamin, of "Berkeley," 248

Hartshorn, spirits of, 32

Hats, gold-laced, 69

Hay, 81

Headdress, 90, 125

Heale, George, 246
Priscilla, 88, 123-125, 178, 246
family, 246
name pronounced Hale, 88, 246

Heith, Mr., 5

Henley, Rev. Samuel, quarrels with Bracken, 65, 79, 245

Henry, _History of Great Britain_, 188

"Hickory Hill," Westmoreland County, Turberville home, xxxi, 23,
42, 45, 53, 89, 90, 118, 121, 129, 130, 136, 177-178, 192,
194, 206, 207, 242
dancing school at, 75
fish feasts at, 147
Fithian dines at, 47, 89-90, 192

Highways, gates on, 97
water routes as, xxiii

Hobb's Hole (Tappahannock), 27, 40, 79, 95, 131, 152, 243
ball at, 154-155
boat races at, 150, 153-154
description of, 152-153
post office at, 118
trade and shipping at, 152-153, 154, 243

Hodge, Mr., merchant, 196, 198

Hoe-cakes, 55

Holidays, 43, 65, 88, 91, 92

Hollingshead, Mr., 5, 103, 176
Mrs., 176
Sally, 62, 75
family, 106

Holmes, Benjamin, 13, 14
John, 13

Homer, 130

Honey, 194

Honey Suckle, 78

Horace, 190

Horn Point, 76, 77, 89

Horses, 32, 70, 115, 119, 167
conversations regarding, 95, 119, 177
distempers of, 129
passion of Carter boys for, 70, 190
_see also_ Horse racing

Horse racing, xxxi, 52, 121, 162, 168, 186, 187
at Fredericksburg, 203
at "Hickory Hill," 201-202
at Richmond Court House, 24-25, 242

Hoshel, Mr., 103, 105
Mrs., 16
Michael, 18

Hospitality, universal among Virginians, xxiii, 29, 43, 89-90,
238-239

Hostlers, 32, 70, 91

Housekeepers, _see_ Nomini Hall

House-warmings, 43

Howel, Mr., 105, 107
Dicky, 102
Richard, 6

Huckleberries, 128

Hunt, Mr., 97

Hunter, Rev. Andrew, Jr., 5, 6, 9, 14, 15, 17, 100, 105, 113, 149
letters from Fithian, 4-5
letters to Fithian, 3-4, 11-12
Rev. Andrew, Sr., 6, 14, 15, 17, 27, 46, 55, 99, 100, 101, 102,
103, 105, 106, 113, 115, 118, 149, 206, 240
letter from Fithian, 113
prepares Fithian for ministry, 239
Mrs. Andrew, 105, 113

Hurtleberries, 132

Hut, Mrs., 62

Hymns, 120, 247
_see also_ Funeral hymns

Imlay, William Eugene, 12, 15, 240

Indentured servants, xiv

Indians, disturb frontiers, 187

"Infancy" (song), 71

Ink, 206
_see also_ Printers' Ink

Inner Temple, _see_ Inns of Court

Inns of Court, Virginians at, xix
Robert Carter registers at Inner Temple, xxvi-xxvii

Inspectors, 138, 141-142, 156, 195

Irishmen, as coopers, 149

Iron, xxviii, 79, 82, 144, 145
_see also_ Baltimore Iron Works

Irwin, Mr., 8, 15, 17

Isle of Wight County, 129

Jail fever, 68, 69

James' Powder, 133

James River, 172

Jennifer, Thomas, 206

Jennings, Mr., 29, 90

Jessamines, 147

John (table servant), 54, 142
as musician, 120

Jones, Alice (Flood), 69, 244
Betsy, 180
Elizabeth (Cocke), 244
Col. Thomas, 243, 244
Dr. Walter, 39, 68, 69, 122, 157, 243, 244
member of American Philosophical Society, 69
family, 63, 87, 244

Junius, _Letters_, 91, 92

Keith, Mr., 106

Kent Island, Md., 210, 248

King and Queen County, 247

"Kinsail," Westmoreland County, Flood home, 242

Kitchens, xxi, 81, 238

Knives, 70

Laces, 124, 215

Laidler, Mrs., ferry of, 109, 208

Lancaster County, 244, 245

Land, efforts to engross, xiv
estates composed of numerous tracts, xv
_see also_ Agriculture, Tenancy

Lane, Joseph, 35, 69, 75, 172, 200, 243
Mrs. Joseph, 56, 58, 172
Joseph F., of Loudoun County, 69-70, 72, 75, 83, 84, 245

"Laneville," King and Queen County, Corbin home, 247

Latin classics, 101, 163

Latin language, 72, 77, 78, 106

Latin thesis, Fithian completes, 158

"Laura," _see_ Beatty, Elizabeth

Law, books on, xviii
Carter reads, 48
Virginians at Inns of Court, xix, xxvi-xxvii, 239
_see also_ titles of catalogue in Appendix

"Lawfield," Westmoreland County, Parker home, 248

Lawn, 215

Lawyers, 88, 137, 248
Scotchmen as, 47

Leake (Leek), John, 100
Nathan, 102
Samuel, Jr., 95, 102, 148, 200, 201, 247

Lebanon Hospital, 106

Lee, Mr., of Augusta County, 58
Alice, _see_ Shippen, Alice (Lee)
Arthur, 248
Betsy, 35, 125, 129-130, 131, 136, 158, 172, 177, 178, 243, 247
Col. Francis Lightfoot, of "Menokin," 59, 64, 93, 114, 202, 245, 248
George, 25, 38, 57, 90, 125, 130, 148, 150, 151, 244, 247
letter to, 151
George Fairfax, 57, 242, 244
Henry ("Light Horse Harry"), of "Leesylvania," 56, 57, 62, 240, 243,
244
at Princeton, 14, 240
John, of Essex County, 243, 247
Capt. John, 64
description of, 58
Judith (Wormeley), 247
Lancelot, 23, 29, 128, 130, 138, 148, 177, 194, 242
returns from England, 23
Matilda, 35, 243
Col. Philip Ludwell, of "Stratford Hall," 34, 51, 87, 145, 243, 244
Rebecca (Tayloe), wife of Col. Francis Lightfoot Lee, 64
"Squire" Richard, of "Lee Hall," 29, 53, 57, 90, 121, 128, 169,
175, 240, 243
at Nomini Hall, 29
"Squire" Richard, of Maryland, 96, 97, 243
Col. Richard Henry, of "Chantilly," 125, 194, 243, 247, 248

Robert E., 240
Thomas, of "Stratford Hall," 243, 245, 247
Thomas Ludwell, of "Bellevue," 19, 241
William, 248
family, 23, 28, 33, 34, 35, 51-52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 87, 96, 130-131,
178, 242, 243, 244, 247, 248

"Lee Hall," Westmoreland County, Home of Squire Richard Lee, 67, 84,
206, 242, 243, 244
ball at, 47, 53, 56-57, 58, 244

Leech, Mr., 196

Leeds, 63, 189, 196, 245
school at, 63

Leek, _see_ Leake

"Leesylvania," Prince William Countty, Lee home, 244

Lent, 141

Liberty Songs, 57

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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