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

by Philip Vickers Fithian

[206] Colonel John Tayloe.

[207] "Chantilly."

[208] Kent Islands, Maryland.

[209] Queenstown, Queen Anne County, Maryland.

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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