«Дневник и письма Филипа Викерса Фитиана: домашний учитель на плантации в Старом Доминионе, 1773–1774 гг.»

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, xviii

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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