Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 24 Aug. 1819
In spite of the desperate condition of Col. N’s affairs, I cannot help hoping that my dear Grand-father will escape, or at least that he will receive some indemnification. the 20,000 $ as you observe would still leave a large estate behind, if it was simply a loss of 20,000$, but in times like...