Collection: Philip Doddridge, Politician, Personal and Family Papers

Philip Doddridge, Politician, Personal and Family Papers

Collection

Collection Number: A&M 3893

Personal and family papers of Virginia statesman and U.S. Congressman Philip Doddridge (1773-1832), the namesake of Doddridge County, West Virginia. Includes printed material, correspondence, and legal and financial documents. The collection is divided into two main series: Doddridge Family Papers and Plattenburg Family Papers. The Doddridge Family Papers include letters by Phillip Doddridge (26 items regarding politics, family matters, etc., most dating from 1829-1832), letters to or about him, and family correspondence. The Plattenburg Family Papers includes legal and financial documents as well as correspondence of the family of Philip Doddridge's daughter, Ellen [or Eleanor] Sophia, who married Perry Plattenburg. See Historical Note for more information on Philip Doddridge and for genealogical information on the Doddridge and Plattenburg families.

Conditions Governing Access: No special access restriction applies.
Dates: Creation: 1800-1892, ca. 2008-2011, undated; Creation: Majority of material found within 1800-1892
Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet (Summary: 5 in. (1 document case, 5 in.))
Related Name: Doddridge family; Doddridge, Philip, 1773-1832; Doddridge family; Plattenburg family
Language: English
Script: Latin
Language: English

Series 1. Historical Information, ca. 2008-2011

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1

This series consists of printed material regarding the history of Philip Doddridge and his family.

Dates: Creation: ca. 2008-2011

Printed Material about Philip Doddridge and Family, ca. 2008-2011

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Dates: Creation: ca. 2008-2011

Series 2. Doddridge Family Papers, 1800–1892

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 2-12

This series includes letters by Phillip Doddridge, letters to or about him, and family correspondence. Topics include family matters, illness, politics, travel, and other subjects. Letters about illness include items 8, 25, and 51. Letters about politics include items 4, 9, 13, 20-22, 26, 31, 36, and 56. Letters about travel include item 72. Some content overlaps with the Plattenburg Family Papers series.

Dates: Creation: 1800–1892

Item No. 1: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph document signed, dated 18 January 1800, "I owe James Griffith Esquire, on demand the sum of thirty-four dollars and four cents." Receipted on verso., 18 January 1800

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Dates: Creation: 18 January 1800

Item No. 2: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- "A Dirge," Autograph manuscript signed, dated 22 February 1800, Charlestown, Brooke County, Va. 2pp. Poem on Washington's death: "The Chief who freedom's flag unfurl'd/To free from chains the western world/Great Washington!", 22 February 1800

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Dates: Creation: 22 February 1800

Item No. 3: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna Doddridge, dated Lancaster, 14 February 1802. 1p. "I am up from Ph[iladelphi]a in company with Mr. Bransham & family", 14 February 1802

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Dates: Creation: 14 February 1802

Item No. 4: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Morgan Town, 18 May 1802. 1p. Worrying about the state of politics in Virginia., 18 May 1802

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Dates: Creation: 18 May 1802

Item No. 5: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Morgan Town, 22 September 1808. 3pp. To his wife congratulating her on the birth of their first daughter and lamenting their long separation, 22 September 1808

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Dates: Creation: 22 September 1808

Item No. 6: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Ellen S. Doddridge, dated Wellsburg, 19 February 1824, 1p. Sending family news to his sister., 19 February 1824

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates: Creation: 19 February 1824

Item No. 7: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Sarah M. Doddridge, Circleville, 10 July 1828, 3pp. With a letter from Julianna as well. Family news., 10 July 1828

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates: Creation: 10 July 1828

Item No. 8: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Ellen S. Plattenburgh, dated Richmond 1 January 1829, 3pp. "We have heard that the small pox is in the neighbourhood and have both forgotten whether Nancy has been vaccinated—If she has not we wish it done. I have succeeded in my lottery bill. The sums to be raised is $50,000. … Should fifty thousand dollars be too small a sum for the whole object I can get it increased at another time….", 1 January 1829

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates: Creation: 1 January 1829

Item No. 9: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to "Dear Daughter" dated Richmond 6 November 1829, 2pp. "The convention not meeting until 1 o'clock A.M. I have taken up the time in writing to most of my family. …", 6 November 1829

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates: Creation: 6 November 1829

Item No. 10: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Perry Plattenburgh [sic], dated Washington 29 January 1830. 3pp. to his sister, sending advice and requests on agricultural and family matters., 29 January 1830

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates: Creation: 29 January 1830

Item No. 11: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Sarah M. Doddridge, dated Clarkesburgh, 7 September 1830, 1p. "I send you $10—Tell Philip to buy a load of good wood and a load of coal…", 7 September 1830

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: 7 September 1830

Item No. 12: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph manuscript, 1p. Obituary notice for his brother Dr. Benjamin Doddridge who died 10 July 1831., ca. 10 July 1831

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: ca. 10 July 1831

Item No. 13: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 7 December 1831. 3pp. Writing of his case of influenza, "In the Intelligencer of the 5th or 6th you will see this complaint described in an article beginning thus-"the cold"—it is said that full 9 tenths of the members of Congress are affected—they will not sit to do business—We have not yet appointed our officers except the Speaker and Clerk—Not the Sergeant at Arms, the officer who draws our money and pays us. I expect he will be appointed to day and if so I will tomorrow send you a full supply of coal for family use.", 7 December 1831

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: 7 December 1831

Item No. 14: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 13 January 1832, 1p. "Adeline …has been at a private school party at the President's house. At his New Year Getaway and at the 9th January ball" Asks her many questions about the house., 13 January 1832

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: 13 January 1832

Item No. 15: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Harriet Doddridge, dated Washington 28 January 1832. 1p. Sending family news to his daughter., 28 January 1832

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: 28 January 1832

Item No. 16: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 29 January 1832. 2pp. Asking that his son, Philip, be sent to various local men to see if his factors had paid them as instructed., 29 January 1832

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates: Creation: 29 January 1832

Philip Doddridge, Politician, Personal and Family Papers

Philip Doddridge, Politician, Personal and Family Papers

Series 1. Historical Information, ca. 2008-2011

Printed Material about Philip Doddridge and Family, ca. 2008-2011

Series 2. Doddridge Family Papers, 1800–1892

Item No. 1: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph document signed, dated 18 January 1800, "I owe James Griffith Esquire, on demand the sum of thirty-four dollars and four cents." Receipted on verso., 18 January 1800

Item No. 2: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- "A Dirge," Autograph manuscript signed, dated 22 February 1800, Charlestown, Brooke County, Va. 2pp. Poem on Washington's death: "The Chief who freedom's flag unfurl'd/To free from chains the western world/Great Washington!", 22 February 1800

Item No. 3: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna Doddridge, dated Lancaster, 14 February 1802. 1p. "I am up from Ph[iladelphi]a in company with Mr. Bransham & family", 14 February 1802

Item No. 4: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Morgan Town, 18 May 1802. 1p. Worrying about the state of politics in Virginia., 18 May 1802

Item No. 5: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Morgan Town, 22 September 1808. 3pp. To his wife congratulating her on the birth of their first daughter and lamenting their long separation, 22 September 1808

Item No. 6: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Ellen S. Doddridge, dated Wellsburg, 19 February 1824, 1p. Sending family news to his sister., 19 February 1824

Item No. 7: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Sarah M. Doddridge, Circleville, 10 July 1828, 3pp. With a letter from Julianna as well. Family news., 10 July 1828

Item No. 9: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to "Dear Daughter" dated Richmond 6 November 1829, 2pp. "The convention not meeting until 1 o'clock A.M. I have taken up the time in writing to most of my family. …", 6 November 1829

Item No. 10: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Perry Plattenburgh [sic], dated Washington 29 January 1830. 3pp. to his sister, sending advice and requests on agricultural and family matters., 29 January 1830

Item No. 11: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Sarah M. Doddridge, dated Clarkesburgh, 7 September 1830, 1p. "I send you $10—Tell Philip to buy a load of good wood and a load of coal…", 7 September 1830

Item No. 12: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph manuscript, 1p. Obituary notice for his brother Dr. Benjamin Doddridge who died 10 July 1831., ca. 10 July 1831

Item No. 15: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Harriet Doddridge, dated Washington 28 January 1832. 1p. Sending family news to his daughter., 28 January 1832

Item No. 16: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 29 January 1832. 2pp. Asking that his son, Philip, be sent to various local men to see if his factors had paid them as instructed., 29 January 1832

Item No. 17: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Harriett Doddridge, dated Washington City 27 February 1832. 1p. Family news to his daughter., 27 February 1832

Item No. 18: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 28 February 1832. 1p. Family news and finances., 28 February 1832

Item No. 19: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Perry Plattenburg, dated Washington 29 February 1832. 3pp. List of repairs he wants done to his property., 29 February 1832

Item No. 20: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 1 March 1832. 1p. "Adeline and I were at a busy agreeable party at house of Genl. Walter Jones. The night before we had an invitation to Mr. Livingstons—Secretary of State…", 1 March 1832

Item No. 21: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 18 March 1832. 1p. Social news of Washington life., 18 March 1832

Item No. 23: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 27 [May] 1832. 1p. Family news., 27 [May] 1832

Item No. 25: Letters by Philip Doddridge -- Autograph letter signed to Julianna, dated Washington 21 June 1832. 1p. "Just to assure I am well—as we hear more of the cholera…", 21 June 1832

Item No. 28: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- DODDRIDGE, Benjamin. Autograph letter signed to Philip Doddridge, dated New Haven 15 August 1802. 2pp. Letter about why he did not finish at College., 15 August 1802

Item No. 29: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- PRICE, William. Autograph letter signed to Philip Doddridge, dated Richmond 26 July 1803. 2pp. On a legal matter., 26 July 1803

Item No. 30: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- DODDRIDGE, Benjamin. Autograph letter signed to Philip Doddridge, dated Bainbridge, 27 April 1816. Asking for money., 27 April 1816

Item No. 33: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- DODDRIDGE, Julianna Parr. Autograph letter signed to Philip Doddridge, dated Wellsburg 29 April 1830. 2pp. sending family news "I hope in God this may be the longest separation I shall ever have to endure…", 29 April 1830

Item No. 34: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- DODDRIDGE, Harriet V. Autograph letter signed to Julianna and Philip Doddridge, dated Wellsburg 11 January 1831. 3pp. "My Dear Father and Mother" sending family news., 11 January 1831

Item No. 35: Letters to or about Philip Doddridge -- SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Washington, DC 14 January 1831. 1p. Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Doddridge., 14 January 1831