Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion, 1773-1774.

by Philip Vickers Fithian

Index

Achan's Tavern, Del., [18]
Addison, Joseph, [58], [180]
Aesop, Fables, [54], [132]
Agriculture, [94], [125], [127], [133]
attempts to diversify, [xv]
"new grounds," [xiv], [xxviii]
tobacco the mainstay of, [xiv]
wasteful system of cultivation, [xiv], [88]
see also land, tenancy
Ague, passim
Aiken, Mr., [103]
"Albany," Westmoreland County, Buckner home, [248]
Alexandria, Va., [18], [77], [97], [240], [247]
Allen, Moses, [3], [240]
Allestree, A Gentleman's Calling, [xvii]
All Fours (game), [104], [247]
American Colonies, rapid growth of, [63]
toasts to trade of, [64]
see also American Revolution, Continental Congress
American Historical Review, Fithian manuscripts published in, [xxxii], [239]
American Revolution, [xxix], [246], [137], [173]-74
disturbances leading to, [111], [112], [113], [115], [122]-23, [149]
political discussions preceding, [110], [116], [137], [173], [191]
sympathy for Northern colonies, [59], [113], [117]
views of Carter on issues leading to, [111], [196]
American Whig Society, [7], [240]
Amusement of the German Spa, [121]
Amusements, see Assemblies, Balls, Barbecues, Betting, Billiards, Boat races, Books, Cards, Christmas, Cockfighting, Dancing, Dice, Drinking, Fencing, Fox-hunts, Gambling, Games, Gardens, Horses, Horse-racing, House-warmings, Magazines, Music, Skating
Anabaptists, see Baptist Church
Anburey, Thomas, [238]
Andrews, Robert, [237]
Anglican Church, [25], [29], [31], [41], [77], [84], [137], [167], [243]
Anabaptists opposed by ministers of, [72]-73
Bruton Parish, [65], [245]
Carter serves as vestryman and warden, [xxix]
choirs, [195]
Cople Parish, [xxix]
doctrines of, [61], [148]
Hanover Parish, [244], [246]
Lunenburg Parish, [241]
Mrs. Carter admires, [61]
order to elect Burgesses read in, [137]
reading of ministers, [66]
Richmond Parish, [19]
St. George's Parish, [244], [246]
schoolmasters take orders in, [25], [243]
slaves attend services, [89]
social character of gatherings, [xxxi], [137], [167]
see also Nomini Church, Yeocomico Church
Annapolis, Md., [59], [77], [79], [96], [97], [108], [118], [209]
Anthems, [127], [158]
Apples, [132], [140]
Apricots, [79], [90]
Aprons, [124], [125]
Aquia, Va., [19], [241]
Aquia Creek, [241]
Architecture, handbooks on, [xviii], [xix]
plan of Nomini Hall, [60], [146], [181]
master builders from England, [xx]
of Mount Airy, [94], [246]
offices are integral parts of residences, [xx]
residences based on homes of English gentry, [xix]
see also titles of catalogue in Appendix
Arithmetic, [25], [83]
problem submitted to Fithian, [197]
Armitage, Polly, [106]
family, [173]
Arne, Thomas Augustine, [243]
Arnest, Dr. John, [246]
T. M., [246]
Artaxerxes (opera), [243]
Artichokes, [128]
Artisans, [xxix]
see also carpenters, coopers, shoemakers, tinkers
Asparagus, [79]
Assemblies, [xxxi]
see also, Virginia, General Assembly of
Astronomy, [132]
Atwell, Mr., [68], [142], [143], [144]
Augusta County, [58]
Awnings, for boats, [153]
Bakeries, [xxviii], [75], [191]
Bakers, [88]
Balantine (Balandine), Mr., [51], [56], [244]
Balinger, Capt., [106]
Ballrooms, [97], [154]
at Hobb's Hole, [154]
at Nomini Hall, [80]
at "Tuckahoe," [239]
Balls, [xxxi], [34], [53], [57], [162], [168]
at Hobb's Hole, [151], [154]
at Lee Hall, [42], [43], [47], [56]-58, [244]
at Nomini Hall, [35]
at Sabine Hall, [171]
Baltimore, [18], [53], [59], [87], [209]
see also Baltimore Iron Works
Baltimore Iron Works, [79], [82]
Carter secures interest in, [xxviii]
Banjos, [62]
Bank of North America, [117]
Bank of the United States, [117]
Bankers, [xxviii]
Banquets, [xxxi]
Baptist Church, growth of membership, [72]
in Loudoun County, [72]
ministers of, [211]
opposed by Anglican minister, [72]
Barbecues, [xxxi], [183]
Barberries, [194]
Barbers, [33], [54], [91], [97], [135], [158]
Barges, [76]
of Robert Carter, [143]
Barley broth, [32]
Bateaux, [144]
Baylor, John, [xviii]
family, educated in England, [xviii], [237]
Beale, Mr., [144], [248]
Charles, widow of, marries Reverend Giberne, [241]
Elizabeth, [248]
Judith (Carter), [248]
Mary (Fauntleroy), see Giberne, Mary (Fauntleroy Beale)
Reuben, [248]
Winifred, [248]
family, [248]
Beatty, Charles, [105]
Elizabeth ("Laura," "Eliza," "Betsey"), [xxxii], [4], [8]-9, [14]-15, [21], [27], [28], [32], [34], [37], [47], [53], [58], [70], [77], [82], [84], [100], [101], [102], [103], [104], [105], [107], [108], [111], [118], [131], [141], [149], [156], [157], [170], [174]-175, [179], [187], [206], [207], [247]
Fithian expresses love for, [139]-140
letters to, [8]-9, [12]-13, [35]-36, [53], [115]-116, [139]-140, [179]-180, [210]-212, [212]-214
marries Philip Fithian, [xxxii]
second marriage to Joel Fithian, [240]
Dr. John, [14], [105], [107], [240]
Reading, [100], [105], [247]
Beaufort (ship), [156]
Bedford, Miss, [106]
Beef, [75], [90]
"Belinda," [170]
corresponds with Fithian, [170]
"Belle Ville," Richmond County, Giberne home, [241]
"Bellfield," York County, Diggs home, [248]
Benson, Capt., [154]
"Berkeley," Charles City County, Harrison home, [xxii]
Bernard, John, quoted, [237]
Bertoldo in Corte (opera), [246]
Bett (dairy girl), [157]
Betting, [29], [154], [162], [186], [190]
Beverley, Harry, of "Hazelwood," ideas on education, [xvii]
Robert, of "Blandfield," plans education for son, [xviii]
Bible, [92], [111]
Billiards, [109]
Birds, [75], [76], [78], [96]
Biscuits, baked in Carter's mills, [75]
Bitters, [107], [210]
Bladen, Ann, see Tasker, Ann (Bladen)
Thomas, [xxvii], [239]
Bladensburg, Md., [5], [18], [240]
Blain, Mr. (Scotch merchant), [29], [35], [51], [55], [116], [173], [174], [176], [179], [181], [199]
at Nomini Hall, [63]
store of, [119]
"Blandfield," Essex County, Beverley home, ha-ha at, [xx], [238]
offices at, [xxi]
Blewer, Capt., of the Sea Nymph, [107]
Bloody Flux, [208]-209
Boat races, [xxxi]
at Hobb's Hole, [150], [154]
Boats, [192]
of Robert Carter, [144], [145]
see also Boat races
Books, [xvii], [25], [26], [39], [54], [58], [70], [83], [91], [92], [100], [103], [111], [112], [121], [128], [135], [157], [188], [194], [243]
as means of transmitting British culture, [xvii]
at Carter's Williamsburg home, [119], [247]
at Nomini Hall, [26], [119], [247]
on architecture, [xviii], [xix], [237]
on courtesy and conduct, [xvii]
on farming, [xviii]
on gardening, [xviii], [xix]
on history, [xviii]
on law and legal procedure, [xviii]
on medicine and surgery, [xviii]
on military tactics, [xviii]
on politics and statecraft, [xviii]
on religion, [xviii]
see also titles of catalogue in Appendix
Booth, Miss, [67], [96]
Billy, [32], [47], [243]
William, [243]
Boston, [72], [191], [192], [194], [245]
political disturbances at, [59], [64], [110], [111], [113], [121]
troops at, [115]
Boucher, Jonathan, quoted, [245]
Bowen, Dr., [104]
Bowling greens, [xx], [xxix]
at Nomini Hall, [81]
Boxing, [161]
Boxwood, English, [xx]
Boyd, Miss, [176]
Mr., [100], [101]
Mrs., [101], [102]
James, [210]
Sally, [106]
family, [102]
Bracken, Rev. John, quarrels with Henley, [65], [79], [245]
Brandy, [75], [90], [114], [175], [208], [209]
Carter distils, [54]
Break the Pope's Neck (game), [34]
Brewster, Mrs., [16], [104]
Brick, walks of, [xx]
Broadcloth, [69]
Brocades, [57]
Brockenborough (Brockenberry), Miss, [155], [248]
William, [248]
family, [248]
Brooches, [69]
"Brother Quill," schoolmaster, [176], [197]
Brown, Mr., [102]
Bryan, Andrew, [3], [53], [240]
Buck, Mrs., [5]
Buckner, Mr., [179], [248]
John, [248]
Richard, [248]
family, [248]
Buckskin (epithet), [183]
Buff-ball, [19]
Bull Run, Carter tracts at, [79]
Bullock, Polly, [99]
Burney, Mr., a cooper, [181]
Dr. Charles, [152]
Burwell, Nathaniel, views on education of son, [xvii], [237]
"Bushfield," Westmoreland County, Washington home, [xxxi], [41], [120], [126], [136], [145], [179], [200], [206], [244]
dancing school at, [66], [111], [126]
description of, [67]
Bushtown, Md., [18]
Button (game), [34]
Byrd, Susan, educated in England, [xviii]
William II, educated in England, [xviii]
Calico gowns, [125]
Calmet's Scripture Prints, [83]
Cambridge University, [242]
Ben Carter plans to enter, [26]
Caius College, [xviii]
Virginians at, [xviii], [xix]
Camel, see Campbell
Campbell, Mr., Controller of Customs, [67], [76]
Miss, [76], [84]
Pinkstone, [76]
Canals, [75]
Canoes, [75], [192]
Caps, [125]
Cards, [29], [57], [65], [72], [104], [108], [161], [163], [247]
Carpenters, [202]
Carpenter's shops, [37]
Carr, Mr., [51]
Carriages, [47], [157]
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, [xvii]-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], [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]