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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: After being organized into Series, this collection is arranged chronologically by date.","Organization: This collection has been organized into three Series: 1. Letters, 2. Accounts, and 3. Miscellaneous Material.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00013.frame","Processed by Karyl Goldstein in 2000.","This inventory contains correspondence, chiefly 1843-1865, of John R. Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.","This inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).","Box-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.","Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.","Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.","Has fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.","Hopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.","Postmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.","Has safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed","Speaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.","Whittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.","Opens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.","Is disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Enjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .","Has heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.","Warns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.","Finds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.","Has not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.","Gives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.","Thanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.","Cannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"","Thanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Acknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.","Feels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.","Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.","Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.","Postmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.","Chastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .","Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.","Is saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.","Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.","Informs him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].","Scope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026 Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.","Urges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Encloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Encloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.","Scope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.","Informs him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Discusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.","Scope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.","Advises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.","Received her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.","Scope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.","Has sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.","Describes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.","Has received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026 the innumerable privations \u0026 annoyances they have had to endure \u0026 yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Distressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026 hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.","Scope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026 tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.","Scope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026 Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026 Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.","Has heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.","Informs him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.","Statement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.","Prayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.","Two visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.","Two extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.","Five cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.","Invitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.","List of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.","List of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.","Card of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"","Card of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.","Invitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.","Daniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.","O.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.","Memorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.","Advertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.","Scrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). Note: The book contains newspaper clippings, a few of which are dated 1847-1853. 136 pages. 8 x 6.5 inches.","Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Coupland family","Depew family","Dorsey family","Ruffin family","Coupland, Carter, fl.1833-1866","Coupland, John R., fl. 1843-1866","Coupland, Susan Henley, fl.1843-1866","Dupuy, Jane S. 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Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026amp; Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026amp; Son. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026amp; Son. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026amp; the innumerable privations \u0026amp; annoyances they have had to endure \u0026amp; yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026amp; hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026amp; tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026amp; Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026amp; Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). Note: The book contains newspaper clippings, a few of which are dated 1847-1853. 136 pages. 8 x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory contains correspondence, chiefly 1843-1865, of John R. Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.","This inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).","Box-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.","Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.","Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.","Has fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.","Hopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.","Postmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.","Has safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed","Speaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.","Whittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.","Opens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.","Is disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Enjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .","Has heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.","Warns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.","Finds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.","Has not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.","Gives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.","Thanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.","Cannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"","Thanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Acknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.","Feels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.","Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.","Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.","Postmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.","Chastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .","Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.","Is saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.","Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.","Informs him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].","Scope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026 Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.","Urges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Encloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Encloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.","Scope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.","Informs him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Discusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.","Scope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.","Advises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.","Received her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.","Scope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.","Has sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.","Describes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.","Has received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026 the innumerable privations \u0026 annoyances they have had to endure \u0026 yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Distressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026 hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.","Scope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026 tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.","Scope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026 Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026 Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.","Has heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.","Informs him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.","Statement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.","Prayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.","Two visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.","Two extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.","Five cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.","Invitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.","List of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.","List of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.","Card of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"","Card of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.","Invitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.","Daniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.","O.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.","Memorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.","Advertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.","Scrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). Note: The book contains newspaper clippings, a few of which are dated 1847-1853. 136 pages. 8 x 6.5 inches.","Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Coupland family","Depew family","Dorsey family","Ruffin family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Coupland family","Depew family","Dorsey family","Ruffin family","Coupland, Carter, fl.1833-1866","Coupland, John R., fl. 1843-1866","Coupland, Susan Henley, fl.1843-1866","Dupuy, Jane S. Ruffin, b. 1800","Ruffin, Edmund, b. 1814"],"persname_ssim":["Coupland, Carter, fl.1833-1866","Coupland, John R., fl. 1843-1866","Coupland, Susan Henley, fl.1843-1866","Dupuy, Jane S. Ruffin, b. 1800","Ruffin, Edmund, b. 1814"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Coupland family","Depew family","Dorsey family","Ruffin family","Coupland, Carter, fl.1833-1866","Coupland, John R., fl. 1843-1866","Coupland, Susan Henley, fl.1843-1866","Dupuy, Jane S. Ruffin, b. 1800","Ruffin, Edmund, b. 1814"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":190,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:46.043Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8528","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8528","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8528","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8528","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8528.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Dorsey-Coupland Papers","title_ssm":["Dorsey-Coupland Papers"],"title_tesim":["Dorsey-Coupland Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1840-1876","1843-1865"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1840-1876"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1843-1865"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1840/1876, bulk 1843/1865"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dorsey-Coupland Papers, 1840/1876, bulk 1843/1865"],"text":["Dorsey-Coupland Papers, 1840/1876, bulk 1843/1865","Mss. 39.1 D73","/repositories/2/resources/8528","Confederate States of America. War Dept","Richmond (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Naval operations--Confederate States","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: After being organized into Series, this collection is arranged chronologically by date.","Organization: This collection has been organized into three Series: 1. Letters, 2. Accounts, and 3. Miscellaneous Material.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00013.frame","Processed by Karyl Goldstein in 2000.","This inventory contains correspondence, chiefly 1843-1865, of John R. Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.","This inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).","Box-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.","Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.","Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.","Has fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.","Hopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.","Postmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.","Has safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed","Speaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.","Whittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.","Opens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.","Is disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Enjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .","Has heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.","Warns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.","Finds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.","Has not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.","Gives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.","Thanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.","Cannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"","Thanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Acknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.","Feels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.","Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.","Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.","Postmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.","Chastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .","Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.","Is saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.","Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.","Informs him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].","Scope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026 Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.","Urges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Encloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Encloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.","Scope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.","Informs him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Discusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.","Scope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.","Advises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.","Received her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.","Scope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.","Has sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.","Describes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.","Has received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026 the innumerable privations \u0026 annoyances they have had to endure \u0026 yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Distressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026 hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.","Scope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026 tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.","Scope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026 Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026 Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.","Has heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.","Informs him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.","Statement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.","Prayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.","Two visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.","Two extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.","Five cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.","Invitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.","List of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.","List of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.","Card of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"","Card of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.","Invitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.","Daniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.","O.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.","Memorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.","Advertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.","Scrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). Note: The book contains newspaper clippings, a few of which are dated 1847-1853. 136 pages. 8 x 6.5 inches.","Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Coupland family","Depew family","Dorsey family","Ruffin family","Coupland, Carter, fl.1833-1866","Coupland, John R., fl. 1843-1866","Coupland, Susan Henley, fl.1843-1866","Dupuy, Jane S. 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Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026amp; Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026amp; Son. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026amp; Son. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026amp; the innumerable privations \u0026amp; annoyances they have had to endure \u0026amp; yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDistressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026amp; hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026amp; tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026amp; Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026amp; Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). Note: The book contains newspaper clippings, a few of which are dated 1847-1853. 136 pages. 8 x 6.5 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from Williamsburg yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory contains correspondence, chiefly 1843-1865, of John R. Coupland of Williamsburg, Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia with his wife Susan Henley Coupland. Some letters were written to Susan Henley Coupland while she was in Williamsburg and he was in Richmond working in Second Auditor's Office of Confederate States of America War Department. Letters written by Carter Coupland while serving on Confederate steamers are also included.","This inventory also contains correspondence of Juliana Ruffin Coupland Dorsey with members of the Edmund Ruffin family and with her sister Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy and members of the Dupuy family. Includes letters written by Edmund Ruffin, Jr.; one letter, June 20, 1864, written by Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) and letters containing references to him. Juliana Ruffin Copeland Dorsey and Jane S. Ruffin Dupuy were sisters of Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865).","Box-folder: 1:1-4 174 items.","Postmarked Meridian Springs, Mass. Thanks his cousin for her letter and sends his love to her and the others at Evergreen; speaks of his trip to Jackson with his mother; met two boys his size that he played with; Brother George has a new spotted calf that allows him to saddle and briddle and lead around; knitted one stocking for his cat Rebecca Rosetta but tired of it and would not knit the other; Mr. Dorsey brought them oysters from Vicksburg; Mother has given him four hens but they have not laid yet; the weather is warming; Brother George will write Cousin Beck; sends love to Cousin Beck and Cousin Horatio and Little Betty; Mother and Brother George send their love; Brother John has gone visiting. 4 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey, , to Elizabeth R. Cocke, City Point, near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that they are all well; Mr. Dorsey is improving; noticed a peach blossom and the potatoes are up but fears the frost will get to them; asks if Betty could send the blankets wrapped up in the bedding if it isn't too troublesome; sends love \"to all friends\"; B[?] returned from William[s]b[urg] yesterday \"much indisposed\" to find Miss P[?] seriously ill; doubts if she will ever be much better; will write soon; Martha has chills, Jackson is gone, Tilla is the only remaining house servant. 1 page.","Postmarked Merdian Springs, Mass. Hopes that he [JRC] is well since he was well in his last letter; describes Pensacola and the midshipmen on board the Warren who have been asking about him [JRC]; sends word of Midshipmen Murry's coming in a schooner to get provisions and his killing of two Indians at Indian Key; convinced Uncle Harrison to write to Washington to get a Midshippman's appointment for him [GRC]; describes Uncle Harrison's mishap with a rifle that nearly shot his hand off; has recieved two kids from Cousin Coupland; Mr. Fondren [?] sends his love and mentions he has made about 200 bales of hay; Rainy has made 50 bales at Mr. Fondren's [?] place; Brother Carter will write to brother Johny [sic] soon; mentions his new colt and how her mane and tail were full of sheepburrs; soon he will be able to go hunting on her. 3 pp. Autographed letter signed.","Has fallen into despair because she has refused him; defines happiness as being with her; urges her to reconsider her decision. 4pp. Autographed letter signed.","Hopes it is not too soon after his departure from Williamsburg to write to her; describes his happiness and his love for her; becomes heartsick when he thinks of his journey southward in three months  and having to put a great distance between them; is afraid she may fall victim to death or that she will change; has yet to tell Mother of their engagement; sends greetings to all who know of their engagement, which is to remain secret.","Postmarked Petersburg, Va. Acknowledges he has been remiss in writing her; attempts to convince her that she is not disobeying her mother when she writes to him; reminds her of her promise to speak of their engagement to her brother; fears he may not be able to visut until the latter part of November; sends his love to her and those she can safely give it.","Has safely arrived in Mobile; troubles with stage contractors caused a delay in his arrival; has not decided on an occupation or a place to live; is currently residing with his cousin Mr. Minge [?], who left his wife in northern Alabama because of the fever still raging; the house is not ready to accomodate guests; reiterates his love for her; is frightened by yellow fever but will leave it up to Providence. 4 pp. Autographed letter signed","Speaks of his love and devotion to her; chastises her for not writing; fears that he may not be able to see her until after the 4th of July due to his mother's having business in Mississippi until that time; gives his reasons for not writing her; speaks  of the balls and parties of Mobile that he would rather not be invited to; returns to the subject of his love for her.","Whittle H. Wiley, H. Woodis, and G.G. Thompson, committee, Williamsburg Va. Letter declining an invitation to a dinner to be given by the students of William and Mary College. See William and Mary Papers, Folder 16.","Opens his letter with no affectionate salutation because she asked \"as you wrote, so do you expect me to write\"; apologizes for his \"dilatory conduct\", asks if she has \"mentioned the matter to Ma\"; reiterates his love and devotion towards her; his having a chill and fever preventedhim from traveling to Williamsburg; hopes she will not go to King and Queen County by then.","Is disappointed that \"the crowd\" from Petersburg has left and leaves him with little social opportunity; remembers fondly his stay in Williamsburg; declares his love for her; hopes to return to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Enjoys nothing in White Sulphur Springs without her; asks God to bless her for agreeing to link her destiny with his; believes this trip has been of \"incalculable benefit\" to him; will leave for Ohio either Saturday or Monday and be in Williamsburg as soon as possible. .","Has heard no news from Williamsburg since he left White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; fears sickness or death has visited Williamsburg; worries that his friend Joseph Lewis is bed-ridden as he has not responded to his [JRC] letters; had expected to hear from her through his friends; warns her that if there are no letters for him in the next mail he will set out for Virginia immediately; worries that something, particularly sickness will prevent or delay his return; encourages reflection on the past as well as the present; reminds her they will be together soon; sends his love. 3 pages.","Warns him that she [Susan E. Henley] is quite upset and has forbidden her [Frances] to write to him; shares news from Williamsburg; mentions that she [SEH] felt \"slighted\" and \"treated with indifference\" on his last trip to Williamsburg 3 pages.","Finds himself in shock over her last letter; explains that she [Susan E. Henley] had promised to write him each time they were apart but never did; is angered that she [SEH] is upset that he \"slighted\" her by stopping writing when she never wrote; explains that he told her plainly at his last leaving that since she [SEH] will not write, she cannot expect to hear from him; will leave for Illinois and Ohio in four to six weeks; asks that she hurry a reply to him.","Has not heard from her or from Miss Frances [his cousin]; explains his reasoning for writing his last letter to Miss Frances; asks her to write to him.","Gives him the choice of breaking their engagement or leaving the situation between them as it stands, depending on his desires. Autographed card signed.","Thanks him for his last letter; explains that their party went well; describes the party; gives news from Williamsburg; is glad he is over his chills and hopes he will not expose himself to the night air.","Cannot describe his pleasure at receiving a letter from her; echoes her wish that he could have been at her party with her; asks after Cousin Harriet and sends his love to her; worries about Miss Clarissa's health; discusses the love between two of their friends; promises he will be settled soon and then he can make her \"the wife of my heart.\"","Thanks her for the kindness she extended to him. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Acknowledges the receipt of her letter; expects to leave for Williamsburg on August 10 and arrive there August 14; will wait to share his news until he reaches Williamsburg.","Feels very alone in the midst of the crowds of Baltimore because she is not there also; describes his love for her; promises he will be kind to her once they are united; fears that his friend is dying and so will return immediately; has purchased a ring for her. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia. Had intended to go straight to Petersburg upon his departure from Williamsburg, but felt the tranquillity of Evergreen would be more suited to his state of sadness over leaving her; explains that he loves her because her \"noble spirit has replied to mine\"; promises to wear the ring she gave him; professes his deep love for her; sends his love to family and friends and asks for news.","Rode out to the country the previous week to see Cousin Mary and Alice [?]; describes Mary's happiness as she will be married \"October twelve months\"; mentions Mr. Shields' visit the previous night; feels Mr. Shields \"has completely thrown himself away\"; urges him to visit Cousin John [?] on his way to Mobile if at all convenient as Cousin John is anxious to have him visit; send the love of all to him.","Had expected to hear from her sooner; expresses his disappointment in the contents of her letter as being \"better calculated to arouse a painful rather than a pleasant emotion\"; surprised to hear of Miss Mary [?] and Conway [?]'s engagement; is sorry but he does not know of [?] Bolivar's whereabouts; asks if Harriet could send word when she hears from Bolivar; sends his regards to all; apologizes that the letter was a bit late but he was ill.","Postmarked October 10, 1847. Has been sick since his departure from Williamsburg; looks forward eagerly to the time when they will be united; mentions that Mary Dupuy is honored by her [SEH] invitation and will respond immediately; has had a conversation with \"Butch\"[?] to explain why he (JRC) did not invite him to wait on him; sends love to all.","Chastises her for not writing; wonders if she feels that she would rather be dead than marry him; is hurt that she remains silent this last week before their wedding; will invite some friends to their wedding. .","Received her letter today; determines that the mail service is at fault for delaying her receipt of his last letter; decided not to travel to Richmond until he received her letter; tells her that his miniature should not be taken at this time as he is still recovering from his illness and he looks hollow and thin; promises to have a likeness made when he is well; sends his sympathy to James Christian, whose brother has died; discusses \"the prospect of my old Alma Mater for the next two or three years\" as \"the course of the visitors has been indeed unfortunate\"; mentions that if his letter is not all she expected, that his letters reflect the light of her own letters.","Is saddened by the prospect of leaving her; had an interview with Mrs. Henley which went satisfactorily, though Mrs. Henley cried at the prospect at her daughter's leaving her; believes that Mrs. Henley is satisfied with him as a husband for her daughter; asks her to be strong if their marriage necessitates their parting from her family.","Hopes her letter finds him on his birthday, and hopes he is well and happy; mentions her heart's sadness after his departure, but now feels calm and satisfied; sends news of various acquaintances; wishes she could have joined him in visiting Virginia this summer; sends news of her activities; will send some hands to Mr. Morton for the summer to go to Pensacola with him as he will pay her 10 dollars round for men and boys; needs to find homes for the last two women and then she will be ready to move on the first of July; asks him to write to her. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Assures her that the choice of her [JRC] home should rest wholly with her; tells her that they do not have the money to purchase a southern plantation, so they should look at settling on a small farm in Virginia; suggests also a small tract in Alabama to use for growing cotton; describes the area where she's living; the fever has hit in town again; shares news of friends and acquaintances that send their love; encloses some of her son George's hair, who passed away suddenly; mentions the tombstone she erected for him which cost $100; encloses the words engraved on the tombstone. 4 pages. Including autographed note from Juliana Dorsey, , to Mrs. John R. Coupland, Williamsburg, Virginia, bearing the inscription of the tombstone of George Coupland. 1 page.","Informs him that their old friend Alfred Johns is willing to sell him some land on the Tensaw River; suggests that this land will suit him admirably; will purchase some nearby land for Carter Couplandas well; assures him that he can be settled within six weeks and then return for Sue [Mrs. John R. Coupland].","Scope and Contents Promises to send her the money he owes as soon as she informs him what the total amount is; has left behind all his office papers in Jackson and despairs of seeing them again; mentions also that he can repay her in the form of land in the future, but cannot do that at present as the land is held up in litigation. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending the above letter, but was tied up in court until this time; reassures her that he will send payment when she informs him of the total amount owed; shares news of his family; asks if she will be in Mobile at least until the first of July, as he will visit her on his way to New Orleans if so. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Strongly wishes to pay all those he owes money to, but cannot at this present time; has \"scarcely received money enough to keep soul and body together\" even though he has been employed in his profession since he arrived in Galveston three years before; informs her that he hopes to have some twenty or thirty thousand acres of land once the land litigation is over during the next winter; assures her that this land will go towards paying his debts at a reasonable price; informs her that she and Mrs. Martin will be the first of his creditors to be paid; hopes that she can come to Texas to visit and apologizes for not visiting her in Mobile; his son Archibald will be married in November, and will then join his father in the practice of law. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that brother [Carter Coupland?] is doing so well; advises that she tell brother to set aside a bit of each month's wages \"for money thought it may not be much always makes on feel independent\"; shares news of his children; informs her that he is doing well this year; has raised a fine crop of corn and enough pork for his own consumption and some to sell; his wife Sue has made a small fortune with her pork; will slaughter one of her hogs today which is over 500 pounds, which will give him about $37.50. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Will cash the draft she sent for $1000 as soon as he gets to town; thanks her for the \"kind and maternal care you have extended to my very dear Mollie during her late trying ordeal\"; is anxious to see Mollie and the little fellow and will certainly have them with him by next summer; has only been able to fence in the field north of the road; two members of the church have died, even though the town has been \"comparatively exempt from diseases this winter.\" 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Received her letter and will remit a draft to her in the amount of $183; had previously received a letter from Carter Couplandgiving the amount he [ASR] owed her in error; responded to Carter's letter and informed him that he [ASR] owes her $225.04; will send balance with the interest she desires in a short time; has had a good sugar crop this year and sent some to Louisville in the hope that he can get a better price there than in New Orleans; discusses the worth of one of her slaves and mentions the loss of one of his; has made up a barrel of syrup just for her; wishes John Couplandhad purchased the plantation he [ASR] had suggested as the value has increased dramatically. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends information on the account she holds with Marshall \u0026 Son; holds twenty shares of Mobile Insurance Company for her; asks for the note he gave her as he has no record of it in his books; sends his love. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Would have collected and forwarded the amount owed her but it was difficult to collect at this time of year; is \"under the necessity of omitting $50 in the am[oun]t due by D. Walkin for Nelson\"; encloses a check for $420.50 and hopes it is enough to meet her purposes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Speaks of the love he has for his dear wife; knows that she loves him as well, even though she says she has not the language to express it; wishes that he would never have to be apart from her; has sold the carriage for $350 and will use the money to buy a piano in Richmond. 4 pages.","Urges her to accept Mr. Harrison as security as he is now good for $20,000; gives details for the sale of her land. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $1199.34; hopes the check reaches her in time; Mr. Collins is to be married this evening to Miss Gale. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed. Bears autographed letter signed from John H. Marshall, Mobile, Alabama, to Juliana Dorsey Shows the information relating to her account with Marshall \u0026 Son. 1 page.","Encloses a check for $200; mentions that \"the negroes are well excepting Becky, who has been complaining for several days.\"1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Encloses a check for $119.10; discusses other monetary matters; Mollie has been sick but can now come down to her meals.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $230 for negro hire; attempted to obtain the $200 from Dr. Ketchum but was told it was impossible at this time; gathered up all he could and is forwarding this amount to her as asked.1 page.","Scope and Contents Regrets the inconveniences she has experienced with the sale of her land; Mr. Flower has not yet arrived but assures her that he is honest; has paid Mr. Davis for the negro hire.1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks for a correspondence with her; was very surprised to find she left so quickly this morning without allowing him a chance to say goodbye. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Is quite glad that she did not refuse a correspondence with him; people are leaving Norfolk \"by the boatloads yet still there is no real cause of alarm\"; there has been no new case of fever for two days and the sick have been moved out to Oak Grove hospital where not one has died; the streets are deserted and few were in church on Sunday; has something to tell her that he would rather tell her in person; wishes that they are to meet again. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to be present at Mrs. Henley's next week. 1 page","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it.1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares family news; encloses Alf's note for what he owes and asks that a check for it be sent to her; wants $1880 and hopes she can raise it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Feels that it is almost useless to try to mail a letter as the rivers are frozen and the roads are impassable; has not suffered from the cold but hasn't stirred from her warm room; would like to buy 50 acres and build a small cottage in which to live; asks that he remit the payment directly that he receives from Mr. Conway, Alf, and John Marshall.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a brother of Mr. Flowers[?] has arrived to prevent his property from being sold; asks that she send all the bonds she holds against Mr. Flowers so that he [WLW] can perfect the arrangement. 1 page. Including autographed letter signed from W.L. Watkins, Petersburg, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, Evergreen, Prince George [County], Virginia, describing her statement of account with him. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Gives details of a land transaction that he is to handle for her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses duplicate checks, but hopes the first reached him safely; will sign the contract to buy their land tomorrow and will stay with Mrs. Henley for two or three weeks; John's house is almost done, except for the doors and windows. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has concluded the land deal fairly amicably; discusses business matters; John R. Coupland's house will be habitable in four or five weeks; expects to be able to pay off her house in two or three years and then will have a nice income from it. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses business matters. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks him to attend to her business matters immediately; needs a note for $1000 to settle the business between her and Edmund Ruffin; asks about his activities.2 pages.","Informs him that when the servant Neill [?] was told he was to be sent to Virginia, he became upset at the idea of leaving his young wife and children; asks if he could buy Neill so the family could stay together; needs to buy Neill on time as he has not the cash to outlay right now; mentions that Neill has had syphilis several times and is not entirely sound; wonders if he would make a trade for him.2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Discusses business matters and shares family news.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks for the amount owed to him for the sale of a cart to him [CC]; has a debt to pay off and does not quite have all the money needed for it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that any check that Mr. Mann writes is good; explains that he has not written because he has been expecting to find out whether Mr. Wright, a previous owner of her land, has paid the taxes on it; assures her not to worry as someone did pay the taxes, according to the City Collector. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, 31 July 1857.Describes the statement of Mr. Thomas B. Flower's bond to her in the amount of $423.10; is enclosing a check for that amount; asks that she send a receipt for it at her earliest convenience as he wishes to send it to Mr. Flower before he [JM] leaves for the mountains. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from John Mann, Petersburg, Virginia, to Julianna [sic] Dorsey, , 31 July 1857.Statement of account of Juliana Dorsey with Thomas B. Flower.","Scope and Contents Regrets to inform her he must decline her call to form a Presbyterian church in Williamsburg; at present he desires to remain in Philadelphia; mentions the difficulty in establishing a church in Williamsburg and instead suggests that she ask a local presbytery to send someone to preach; the five dollars she sent arrived safely and he will send a receipt as soon as he can. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Received her draft for $300 and the statement of the deposit of $150 in credit; will go to Petersburg in a few days to draw the money and credit; describes Father's bruised hand which has given him great pain for many days; Mrs. L. seems well again and he hopes that she escapes her spring attack of neuralgia this year; all at the Glebe and at Julian's are well; asks when she will come visit as John R. Coupland and his wife can take care of the farm and house while she is gone. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains his cashing of the draft she sent him; has no more houseguests as they have all left; asks if she can come up to fill their places. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Discusses his cotton crop; informs her that he cannot pay as yet the $1500 he promised John R. Coupland for \"value received\" and encloses a note for that amount. 1 page. Bears auographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, Petersburg, Virginia to Juliana Dorsey, , 16 Sept[ember] 1859.Note of promise to pay John R. Coupland in the amount of $1500. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Explains that \"money (what the merchants sometimes call) is 'tight'\" and cannot pay off the note as yet; is sure that he will be able to pay it off if it were extended another four months; sends check for $979; discusses cotton prices. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Will attempt to get all done that she wishes him to do; Charles has been sick with the chills for several days and so he [JRC] has been very busy in the fields; mentions the arrival of Mr. Buck; writes chiefly to tell her that Mr. Coke's contract is out; mentions there is no hack from Allen's Wharf at King's Mill; will go down to meet Cousin Leward when she goes to the Grove or else will send Miles; sends his love. 1 page.","Advises her to take the 100 bales of cotton; informs her that she should have taken his offer for $1500; has received a letter from Mobile that she must pay taxes and doctors' bills for her men.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has some time to write to her now that he is finished with his duties for the night and the passengers have retired; spent Christmas dinner with John Marshall and enjoyed it immensely; mentions that Mollie is looking thin, but is still cheerful; explains that \"old Rheumatism has got me still; I can manage to creep about, but suffer a great deal\"; hopes that the rheumatism stays in his legs because if it moves up to his arms \"the thing will be out with me and no mistake.\" 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Explains that his last letter was to inform her that the board will let her pay $300 to $500 and extend the balance to the first of June; sends a note to be signed by her and endorsed by John R. Coupland. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from J.Y. Russell, James City County, Virginia, to Juliana Dorsey, 18 Jan[uar]y 1860.A blank note addressed to John R. Coupland to pay for value received. 1 page.","Received her check for $389.96 for curtailment of her note of $1000; has paid that amount on the old note and filled up the new note for $626.29 for next June 1st; encloses the pen he bought; expects to go to Mobile in the spring but is still unsure of the exact time.1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Suggests that she pay the amount due him to his brother.1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from H. Emory, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, to his brother, [?], 28 Jan[uar]y 1860.Fears that his last letter was miscarried; asks him to write soon. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes his passage across the Gulph [sic]; tells her he misses her greatly and is suffering from loneliness at having to be separated from his loved ones; asks if there is sickness at home because \"something I know is the matter\" as she has not yet written; will travel soon to Indianola and then on to Goliad, where Judge Hughes lives; fears that he \"shall make nothing out of the Judge\" because though he has money, others say he is always \"hard up\"; describes Galveston and the high price of land; tells her to expect him on the 25th; asks her to send a boat for him to Jamestown, theirs if it is fixed, otherwise Mrs. Jones'; asks her to write him at Richmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has arranged that she should only have to pay $200 and the balance will be extended four months; asks that she sign the note, have it endorsed, and send it and the $200 to him; is not yet sure of the amount of the note, so would like her to leave the date and the amount blank for him to fill in; asks that she leave him alone when it comes to cotton; sends the $500 canceled note and encloses one for $600 that he may use.1 page.","Scope and Contents Has paid the $200 she sent on the note, which leaves a balance of $430.43; has not yet used the $600 note she sent; informs her that the cotton operations have lost much more than the $1000 she put into his hands and tells her that she should therefore keep quiet about it to him until he says something to her. 1 page. Enclosure: note for $626.29 from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland.","Has sold his wheat for a total of $997.17, half cash and half four months' note; sends him the cash and has discounted the note; feels the sale a good one and hopes he finds it satisfactory. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Has waited for the receipt of the $100 from J.W. Mann in order to write; mentions that \"money matters here are in a terrible fix, no one paying anything that can possibly help it\"; Anna M. has been quite sick and one of their negroes is in the bedroom and hourly expected to die; everyone is getting better and expected to pull through; informs her that their church is full and has a popular preacher; Geo[rge] W. Tarleton took Communion the day before; Charles Hopkins is either dead or dying. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has sent the goods ashore for his mother; could not get the salt for there was none to be found in Richmond; put the money for the wheat in the bank. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Received the turkeys she sent and sold them all; asks how many she sent so that he can reimburse her for the ones that did not make it; sends a check for $26.05; thanks her for her \"sympathy in these hard times that are trying the souls of our best men.\"1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that their friend Mr. William Sayre is dead; paid the note with the $100 she sent.1 page.","Scope and Contents Encloses the old note for $400; the new note is filled up for $150 less the $4.19 he owes her; informs her that the balance of $145.81 is due 6 June 1861. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she can pay the balance of the bill at her convenience.1 page.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform her that the Battalion of Washington Artillery, of which he is a member, has been accepted into service for the President of the Confederate States for the war; will leave next Thursday equipped with six six-pound guns and two twelve-pound howitzers, along with ammunition. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that his haversack is missing and prevails upon her to make him another; had a severe chill on Wednesday but feels well this morning; mentions that Camp De Soto is a very lonesome place and hopes that he will soon be stationed near Williamsburg; sends his regards. 2 pages.","Describes the death of a past lover of his caused by a strange man he met in Spain, and his feud with him ending in a duel that caused the man to lose his right arm; asks her if he is still worthy to be her friend; feels that he is not the kind of man she would want to associate with because of this feud that has controlled his past. 9 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Brother George has arrived, but as a fugitive from Lincoln's troops, who have \"proscribed him as an Arch Traitor\"; mentions that his wedding has been put off because his bride could find no wedding finery as \"nothing could be got be obtained now in Eddyville\"; informs her that George was robbed of $550 in gold on his way to Virginia; reassures her that the check for $25 came safely; will send her $10 when she is able to build her church; the price of burning fluid is up to $2.25 per gallon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends regrets that he cannot go on the ride planned for this morning due to a severe chill he received after their walk this morning; will call tomorrow if possible.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had a rather unpleasant trip to Montgomery, Alabama as he was put in the car with sick soldiers; feels better after having had a bath and put on clean clothes; informs her that his cold is better. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Grieves for her [TW] husband's death on the first of December after a lingering illness; gives details of his decline; shares her unhappiness and her uncertainty about the future. 10 pages.","Has received the bank notes and checks amounting to $200; has placed the amount to the credit of Capt. Edmund Ruffin, Jr. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Describes the \"desperate sickening desolation of widowhood with its pressure and responsibilities\"; finds her consolation in God; mentions that she is \"very well, considering my recent confinement -- my baby being just four weeks old\"; describes her baby as being sixteen pounds, two ounces with red hair and blue eyes; has named the baby William, her \"dear Alfred's first name\"; informs her that Mobile is expecting an attack, and families are leaving and sending away their valuables; another company is forming in her town; her household now numbers twenty-eight with her mother's servants who had no other refuge. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Bears the sad news that their mutual friend A. Sidney Robertson's daughter died when the bank on which she was standing gave way and she drowned; her body has yet to be recovered; assures her that her last letter to Robertson was received, and he will reply in person \"so soon as he can compose himself sufficiently to do so.\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents Reassures her that she is thought of on a daily basis; apologizes for her long neglect, which resulted from her [JSD] giving up her room to houseguests, and also to the fact that she could not procure any stamps for a period of weeks; shares news of family and friends; mentions that Lottie is \"quite alone in the County [Prince George] all the residents having fled to Petersburg many of whom have died\"; describes the many cases of diphtheria in her area; Freeman returned from college with scarlet fever; mentions an outbreak of smallpox but due to the vaccinations there have been no deaths; returns again to the subject of family and friends. 2 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Jane S. Dupuy, at Windrow, to Sister [?], , 13 March 1863.Hopes that she is doing well now that she is \"out of the reach of Lincoln's minions\"; feels sad when she thinks of Anna and Mattie and \"their confinement \u0026 the innumerable privations \u0026 annoyances they have had to endure \u0026 yet I wonder that they have not suffered more from such wretches\"; is distressed that such a large area of the Confederacy is occupied by Union forces; feels that the Confederacy will gain independence but is sure that the war will last for years. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a chill and a high fever but feels fine now; received a letter from Brother [John R. Coupland?] this morning and reports they had been sick after she left their house; informs her of the high prices in Mobile -- flour at $80 a barrel, turkeys at $6-7 each, beef from $0.50 to $0.75 a pound, and all else in proportion; has received letters from Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and Miles who especially wish to be remembered to her; will go up to see Mollie this evening. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Did not realize how much she loved her home until she was forced to leave it under \"such trying circumstances\"; describes her departure under shelling from Union troops; was very happy to see the Confederate troops on Saturday; mentions shaking hands with Col. Tabb and receiving an introduction to Col. Shinglar; informs her that one of her negroes has been arrested and others are \"quite cool indeed to us\"; fears that the Yankees will \"fire the town when our men leave.\" 3 pages. Bears autographed letter signed from Mattie Pierce, Warrenton, James City County, Virginia, to Harriett Cary, Richmond, Virginia, 18 April 1863.Received a visit from Mr. Hansford as they were about to retire but stayed up and talked with him; rode down to Uncle's, where they were cooking food to send to Richmond; Uncle wishes her to stay with them; saw four Confederate officers while there; has learned that General Wise has left \"dear old W[illiam]sburg again in the Yankee hands\"; met Tom Barlow and Johnie Maupin as they were going into town and learned later they made it into town; wishes she [HC] were with her so they could console one another.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she \"left the Williamsburg captives well and doing as well as possible under the trying circumstances\"; had left Mrs. Coupland's family as they were all improving from their illness; was shelled during General Wise's attack on the south side of the James River but little damage was done; has decided with her family \"to remain till the last extremity, which I very much fear will not only be persecution but starvation\"; gives details of the movements of General Wise and the situation of the war in her area. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Left Willamsburg twelve days before after being ordered by General Wise to report to Richmond; still subject to conscription as he is not yet forty years old; was upset to leave his \"dependent family in the hands of the Yankees... and at this particular time with dear Sue expected daily to be confined, and not a physician in the place\"; his family and Ma [Henley]'s are dependent on his efforts to find something to keep them all from starving as the Yankees forbade the citizens from going to the mill for some weeks; describes the Yankees as \"stringent\" and \"diabolical\"; informs her that if the Yankees relinquish the Lunatic Asylum there is a need for officers there, and as he has secured a clerkship there he is exempt from military service; describes the shelling of Williamsburg; escaped injury from the shells even though they fell quite close to his house; will sell Mac for her as horses are high in price; advises that her hands Edmund and John should be sold as they will sell for $4,000 and the family has nothing to live on now.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Uncle William Hancock has heard that they \"were crying for bread\"; has been told that everything is in plenty at Richmond and that there are many people there as if there were no war going on; is sorry to tell him that the Yankees will not let them go out without taking the oath of allegiance in one fashion or another; was excited that he was to get an office in the Asylum but was very disappointed that the Yankees kept hold of it; tries to help Mother as much as possible; asks after her relatives; informs him of the birth of his son on the first of May that they named Carter. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Distressed to hear that he has to leave his family to serve in the military; hopes he can be stationed at the Asylum so as to be closer to his family; he is welcome to the money she sent; would like to send more money but she is barely scraping along on Carter's kindness; will send more money if he secures the clerkship in Richmond; encloses $50 and is sure Mr. Beechtrout [?] will take Confederate money. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Expresses his sadness at having to be separated from her; asks after his children and gives instructions for their upbringing; is disappointed that the Yankees have not relinquished the Asylum, and so he is without an appointment there; will try to remain out of the Army and secure a clerkship for her sake; expresses his anxiety to serve, but \"now that I am exempt I must see what can be done for our good\"; is sure that the war will soon be over and will lead to \"the establishment of our people among the nations of Earth as an independent republic\"; describes the gloom cast over the South as a result of the death of [Stonewall] Jackson, for \"He was a grand specimen of all that was great and good in human nature\"; describes the funeral procession. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Shares in the joy of the birth of their new baby; wishes he could be with her to share the burden of keeping the family since she has no servants to assist her; intended to send her some Virginia money, but was told that \"there was no passing below, and no goods to be purchased in Williamsburg\"; asks her what currency she can use and he will convert all he can to send to her; has yet to secure a position of employment but expects one daily in the Department for the settlement of deceased soldiers' claims with a salary of $125 per month; board is $100 a month in Richmond, but will endeavor to live as cheaply as possible to send her the most money he can; describes the war as lasting \"until children yet unborn shall grow to be men, and their children and children's children shall raise up in turn to demand the rights for which their fathers fought, unless our enemy in the meantime be overpowered, or, ashamed of his wickedness, shall award that justice he has so long withheld\"; shares his faith in the people, army, and President of the Confederacy; describes the area surrounding Richmond as being quite beautiful; intends to visit the fort of James Semple; sends love to all, especially the children. 8 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter; declares that \"could Vicksburg have been succored in time, and Meade not been fortunate enough to have found a stronghold when driven before our irresistible army, 6 months would have found us in the enjoyment of Peace\"; assures her that she need not worry about Mobile as he believes it will not be attacked; has not heard from anyone behind Yankee lines since last he wrote her; informs her that the Yankees have allowed the residents of Williamsburg to receive supplies, and that they are furnishing the needy in town with provisions; has learned that \"Greenbacks\" are worth about six times that of Confederate money; worries about his family's money problems, as they are in need of many things but have no money with which to buy them; thanks her for the shirts she and Carter sent, but cannot accept them as a gift; does not wish to take her money, but she is welcome to any of his that will be useful to her; will write brother Carter soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Enclosed $50 southern money in his last letter which took $125 Confederate money to purchase, and the rates are going up sharply, it now taking $300 Confederate to purchase $100 State Bank; expects to procure some \"Greenbacks\" from a man who is coming from General Lee's army, as the Confederate soldiers take them from the pockets of dead Yankees; has heard that the Yankees have let Mr. Spear through to the front lines of Williamsburg with provisions and hopes that he brought her butter, vegetables, and fowl; suffers greatly at the thought of his wife and young children suffering; excuses her for not writing because he knows it is difficult for her to know who is going outside Williamsburg; hopes that she will be able to get out a letter soon; asks her to send a list of what she needs and cannot procure herself, and he will get the items for her; declares his faith that \"Genl. Lee and his Army are invincible\"; asks after his children; has sold Mac for $1200 and asks if she can use Virginia Treasury notes in Williamsburg. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Went to Huguenot Springs after suffering a headache and pain in the liver for two weeks; hopes to recover fully in a short time even though he is still suffering from bowel complaint that has \"defied the kind attentions of both Cousin John [Dupuy] and Dr. W[alker]\"; received the box she sent with the shirts she made him; informs her that he pays the least amount for board of any clerk in this area, being $70 a month while most rooms go for $100-$125 per month; tells her that $3 Confederate buys $1 of State Bank money and $10 of the same will buy $1 Yankee funds; hears that the Yankees are still allowing provisions into Williamsburg and that his family is well, though he has not yet had a letter from them; believes that his sickness results from \"hard \u0026 hot marching around Richmond where the 20,000 Yankees at the White House threatened the city\"; marched one night from 11 p.m. to daybreak, being 16 miles, and slept on the ground with no blankets. 6 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Understands that the only way she can get a letter out to him is if the content would not offend their enemies; advises her to write in a \"plain, cold, business way\" in order that it may be allowed to be sent; gives details of his sickness and convalescence at Huguenot Springs; assures her that he is strengthening daily, so not to worry; is upset that she cannot use the $50 State Bank money he sent her after paying $125 Confederate for it; could not procure Yankee money from the source he expected to; informs her that the exchange rate is $900 Confederate to $100 Yankee; asks her for a list of necessities so that he can procure them for her rather than try to convert his money to send to her; suggests that she sell whatever beef, fowls, etc., she can in order to raise money for the family; speaks of the letter Cousin John [Dupuy] received from Uncle Edmund Ruffin; informs her that Nannie Ruffin is dead, and Thomas, Cousin Ed's oldest son, was taken prisoner in Pennsylvania and has not been heard from since, and that the \"old man [Cousin Ed]... says he desires to live long enough to see his country free, and then he would willingly die\"; shares news of family and friends; asks after his children. 10 pages.","Scope and Contents Has heard that camp fever is raging at Yorktown; advises her that if it reaches Williamsburg to pack up both her and Ma's family and go to the farm; describes his only consolation as writing to her and thereby feeling her presence with him; was able to hear Mr. Leyburn speak at Dr. Hoge's church; asks if it is possible that she sell things from the farm to Mr. Blassingham or some other shopkeeper and obtain the supplies he may have in his store; hopes that his newborn son is called Carter Harrison. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has received with joy the first letter she has written since they were separated; is distressed at the news that \"that old scoundrel [Mr. Spear] should have failed, in the most brutal manner, to perform the only thing that comforted me with respect to your situation\" in neglecting her in her time of need; hopes that he will be able to get them out of Williamsburg but cannot reveal his plans as yet; informs her that Molly Marshall has arrived in Virginia from Mobile, fearing that the enemy will take the city soon, and that Mother has gone up to Greensboro where General Cocke has offered her his nice place. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has put off writing to him till he could see Harriet; saw her at church and was told that Harriet has written both Mother and him and finds it strange that they have not received her letters; assures him that Harriet is quite well as she weighs 150 pounds and \"looks better than anyone I have seen since the War commenced\"; informs him of Mr. Spear's neglect, which has resulted in his [John's] family not having any flour or bacon in the house for weeks; fears for the citizens of Williamsburg, for \"What with Yankee restrictions and scarcity of fuel, cold and starvation stares them in the face\" once winter arrives; hopes to rent a cottage at Ashland where he can move his family; will make do with a plank bedstead and table if he cannot also bring up his furniture; discusses military matters and the movements of various generals.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Sends the $150 check from Messrs. Bull and Foster; hopes it reaches her safely. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Asks her to apply to the Federal authorities to be allowed to leave Williamsburg and to bring whatever furniture and baggage she can; gives instructions for his plans for getting her out of the town. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of the 1st; describes Cousin John [R. Coupland]'s visit to the Huguenot Springs and the cheer which he brought by his presence; knows that John is attempting to secure a home on the railroad, and Dr. Walker has been trying to find one, but without success; visited Nattoway recently and saw all the family; mentions that all are well, except Julia who still suffers from headaches. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Suggests that he make inquiries of Mr. Saunders about securing a cottage for his family in the village where they now reside if his plans cannot be carried out; also suggests going to Danville to see Dr. Th[om]as Atkinson, who was his doctor at the Springs, about relocating his family to that town; would greatly prefer the family to come to Greensboro with her to stay at General Cocke's place, where she and Carter could take care of them. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has learned from Col. Dupuy that it would be possible for her to be allowed to leave Williamsburg once proper application is made to the authorities, encourages her to take this step so that she is able to leave Williamsburg; warns her that though Mr. Darlington is supplying her with provisions, it is certainly possible that her source may unexpectedly cease and leave her in the same position she was in just a few weeks ago; has secured a cottage in Ashland about eighteen miles from Richmond for his family; mentions the offer of living with his mother at the place of General Cocke; gives her the option of choosing where she wants to live but would rather she move to the Ashland cottage; will give this letter to Col. D[upuy] who will make application for her if she decides to leave.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Is recuperating from having typhoid fever while in Mobile; wishes he could relieve the suffering of his [JRC's] young children; strongly urges him to remove his family from Williamsburg; sends his love to Jno. (John) Henly [sic] and to Miles; informs him that Mother is healthy and that Tiff and the children are well. 1 page. Bears autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland, [undated] Was able to meet a man at church who will take a box to Richmond; will send the box in care of John Henly [sic] as she has learned that he [JRC] has gone to retrieve his family from Williamsburg; wishes him great success; hopes that Sue will write as soon as she is settled in her new home in Ashland; informs him that she will pay for a servant because he needs one, and that he also needs a girl; asks for his and his children's measure for shoes so that she can get some for him; is knitting him two flannel shirts; sends one shirt and six handkerchiefs. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Wishes they were together for mutual solace and consolation; worries greatly about William as his regiment has been heavily engaged and she has not yet heard from him; mentions the box sent by John M. to Mary that was robbed of everything but two tins of sardines and four cakes of soap; informs her that the tea set she [JSD] had deposited in Richmond for safekeeping has been robbed of every cup and saucer; describes the family with whom she is living; sends her love to sister's family.4 pages.","Scope and Contents Is on his way to Selma with 450 troops; has no right to complain since he is doing well, but is \"sick \u0026 tired of the life I am leading!\" and knows there are better days in store for him; worries about Harriett and her \"dependent situation\" and wishes he could be her protector; thanks her for the warm shirts she made him.1 page.","Scope and Contents Received her letter of the 12th, but has no time to respond to it; informs her that Capt. Baldwin has sold the Senator and that the Reindeer is one of the nicest boats on the river; mentions that John Marshall is at Mrs. Sayre's recovering after being severely wounded.1 page.","Scope and Contents Had not expected to have to return to Mobile but was forced to after her husband John [Marshall] was severely wounded; realizes the probability of his never recovering the use of his arm; gives details of John's wounding and how the Yankees wanted to take him prisoner, but the ladies would not allow that since it appeared as though he were to die at any moment; describes the fuss being made over him at Mrs. Sayre's; asks whether it is time to plant and what should be planted. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Had attempted to make the acquaintance of Dr. Ruffin when he [CLCD] had returned to Demopolis from Greensboro, but Dr. Ruffin had not been home; is sorry to hear of the death of one of Mr. Witherspoon's children; had arrived \"like a 'bomb-shell'\" at Nottoway at daybreak as no one was expecting his arrival; escorted Annie and Cousin Jane to Cousin Emily H. Dupuy's home in Prince Edward to spend the winter; had met John Copeland [sic] in Richmond and was quite glad to hear his family was out of Williamsburg and in Richmond; expects to be ordered to Mobile for duty soon. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the examination for arithmetic for clerkships in that bureau is to be held in Room 18 of the War Department at 1 p.m. on the following Monday. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Shares her despair over her husband's (John) maiming in the war; he is still very much in pain and goes to Dr. Mordecai once a week, but the doctor cannot give them hope for full recovery either; is grateful to the help their neighbor Mr. S. has provided; felt it best to have their own home while John recovered as his mind was so disturbed while at Mrs. Sayre's; has purchased a buggy to carry John to and from his company, which is stationed three miles away; expects Cousin John Dupuy and his sister-in-law to arrive that day; reminds her that Cousin Asa Dupuy was beaten so badly by the Yankees that he died; shares news of friends and family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not writing sooner but reminds her that her [JSD] vision is very bad; is thankful she is staying with the General [Cocke]; feels anger over the boarding situation, in that there is no family willing to take on an extra person without fee, and the Confederate money is so worthless that many families do not wish to bother; seeks a place for her \"poor suffering child who is not strong enough to bear this constant shifting and change of place\" but has yet to be successful; regrets Sue's decision to submit to medical treatment for she is more of an invalid than before; notwithstanding Dr. Henly's \"kindest feeling and the purest motives\"; sends word that Charlie believes that Sherman will march on the South, attacking Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery simultaneously; hopes Mary and John [Marshall] will not remain in Mobile long; informs her that her headaches are gone, but now she cannot see well enough to do even her own mending; mentions a letter her son received from John R. Coupland detailing the provisions and supplies he was able to bring with his family out of Williamsburg; shares news of family and friends.6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been doing the work of two men but will not complain because these are war times; has been mostly ferrying troops for the last three weeks; mentions that John and Mollie [Marshall] had made the trip up with him on their way to Virginia; had had about 400 passengers on that trip, mostly women and children; feels that Mobile is one of the safest places in the Confederacy at this time; will dispose of the sugar he owns on his next trip to Mobile if he can double his money; feels sugar is a luxury and does not think it wrong to speculate in it. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Sue and the youngest two children have been away in King \u0026 Queen County for two weeks visiting her relatives and seeking to fill their larder; provisions are hard to come by and quite expensive; thanks her profusely for the clothes she made and sent for him and his family but tells her not to tax her eyes any more; had hoped to see her this summer but fears by then they will be behind enemy lines once more; does not know where he can go if General Lee falls back to Richmond; mentions that Sue saw John Marshall, Willie Dupuy, and Tom Ruffin a few days previously. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks her to accept the gift of cherries enclosed and to let him know whether they reached her in good order as he neglected to pay the insurance on them. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Informs her that she did not regret her absence last evening more than he did; came to see her last evening before he went home; hopes to see her today. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has taken the liberty of promising that she will accompany Miss Jane, Miss Lottie, and the subscriber to Miss Wallace's this evening. Enclosure: memorandum of the addresses of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Hopes that his \"promptness will make amends for forgetfulness\" in enclosing his likeness; wanted to improve the portrait \"by a few master touches with this pen but was 'afraid'.\" Enclosure: Portrait in watercolor of E.C. Boudinot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has some more money from Messrs. Booth \u0026 Foster in virtue of her \"Big Risk\" and wonders how to send it to her; hopes she is well; informs her that Mr. and Mrs. Burgith[?] are at the point in the hopes of it benefiting Sarah, who is still distressed over the loss of her child. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Has arrived in Meridian ahead of the rest of his party, who will overtake him today; met an old acquaintance from Fayetteville on the journey down that he addressed as Miss Marshall but who has since married a Mr. Boomer; informs her that every day at ten minutes to three p.m. and again about 6 p.m. his thoughts return to her and Richmond; has found a sure way for her to write to him care of Mr. Charles Watson with Major Young.3 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of consolation on the death of his son [Julian?]; mourns his son's death but is thankful that the death blow was instantaneous and that he died serving his country; shares information regarding his family and the escapes they had to make from the Yankee army; informs her that the total of the land that his sons own is four plantations laid to waste \"by the depredations... of the enemy, and which must remain waste and unproductive as long as the war lasts.\"4 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs her that \"Everything at present looks gloomy; but we must hope for the best\"; the Reindeer has laid up and so he has made some trips on the Senator; is in Montgomery to settle the business; hopes to be able to come see her as soon as he gets through to Mobile; informs her that the \"Board\" has given him a full discharge. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Believes it will be several weeks before the Yankees make an attack by land in Mississippi; had business in Selma and wanted to settle it, especially since they were putting everyone in trenches in Mobile; worries that it looks \"as if I was not willing to do what I could towards defending the old town, so... I must return to strife and excitement\"; assures her that if his services are not needed he will come to see her soon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Does not believe that she deserves another letter as she will not write to him; informs her that he must go to work again after a long break; remembers their walks together in Richmond and pretends that he is with her now; asks if she goes to see the Cloftons now and reminds her they never paid that visit to the Jacksons. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Did not receive his letter for some time after he sent it, but would rather get his letters late than not at all; is sorry to hear that his family is complaining; gives suggestions for the recovery of his health; will get Carter to attempt again to send the 100 lbs. of bacon she purchased a while ago; informs him that though the Examining Board gave Carter a full discharge, he may still volunteer; asks whether his family has a cow; gives the prices of provisions in Montgomery, which are much lower than in Richmond; shares news of family and friends; mentions the difficulty faced by Brother Edmund and his son Edmund in obtaining food; informs him that in the Examiner of 26 May there was a nice piece on the death of J.E.B. Stuart; asks if he can get it for her from the office; sends him some verses that she wrote when he was attempting to rescue his family from Williamsburg; tells him Carter will send notice when he is ready to send the meat, if he can at all. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Reminisces about their time spent together and is thankful he is loved by her; has been refreshed by the rain that has fallen to relieve the heat of the summer; gives news of many common friends that are now refugees in Richmond with him. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Guesses that his last letter to her was never received by her; has collected $160 from Mr. Wheeler; was forced to remain in Mobile and is now without funds; is surviving without shoes and nearly without clothing; informs her that the sugar she owns will pay the amount of money invested; believes that if he were to invest in a gold mine it would be worthless within a short time; was not able to get her sugar out of Mobile, but left it with a good family with instructions to sell it; is disappointed by the quality of the sugar; would love to be able to help out his Brother (John) but has not the funds at this time; informs him that the government is not paying anything, the quartermasters have had no money for six or seven months, and therefore the steamers have not been receiving any pay for their services.2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from her in a while but guesses it is due to the lack of regularity in the mails; informs her that Father John R. Coupland has gone to Huguenot Springs to see Dr. Walker; he tells her that the food there is too good for a poor clerk; mentions the love felt by the children for their father; Little Carter has been sick but is recovering now; loves their house in Ashland; is excited about going to school in Richmond. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for sending the letter from Aunt Jane as he has not heard from them in quite a while; shares news from a letter he received from Brother (John), informing him that Harriet is staying with them, as is Miss Mattie, who is quite ill, that his health is not good owing to his old complaint of the liver, and that he now weighs 117 lbs.; thanks her for her offer of mending his clothes and will send them as soon as possible; informs her that good brown sugar is selling for $4 a pound in Selma and assures her that she can do better in Greensboro; mentions the fact that the Government has not paid anyone for eight months. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Scope and Contents Asks him to give the letter enclosed to Mr. Marye; inquires about John Henley [sic] and asks if he will tell him [JH] to write to him [RS]; sends his regards to his wife and children; describes his work. 2 pages.","Has heard from Harriet Cary that he is back from his trip but would like to know if it benefited him; is uneasy about his state of health; is distressed that he weighs only 117 lbs; wishes he could have gone to Coyner's Springs instead and drunk their sulfur water to help heal him; asks after the health of his family; has just finished a pair of warm gloves for him, along with 5 pairs of socks for him and 6 pairs for little Johnie [sic], but cannot find anyone to carry them up for her; gives prices of provisions; shares news of family and friends. 4 pages. Autographed letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Received her letter that enclosed one from Harriet; is very glad she is now well; mentions that he will be able to come see her as soon as Capt. Locklin returns from seeing his sick family, which should be after two or three weeks; will bring the clothes that need repairing when he comes. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Was extremely glad to receive a letter from him as it cheered him immensely; would find the trials easier to bear if he had one of his best friends with him; has been joined by his family and is enjoying perfect health; thanks him for helping him out in the matter of the money lent to Mr. Marye, but is upset that Mr. Marye felt the need to pay interest on the loan as he was not out to make an investment when he lent the money to him; informs him that his son Bob was home on a furlough to recover from illness but has since returned to the army as a clerk; hopes that his health returns soon; had heard with concern of the death of Mattie Pierce. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Has been ordered from Selma to Demopolis and made one trip up the Bigbee River; was glad to have Capt. Locklin back in command after visiting his family as he [CC] is unfamiliar with these rivers; hopes to see her soon, but will find it difficult because they are frequently ordered to another city, and will not easily find the boat again upon his return. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Cannot move up the Bigbee River as it is too low; expects to move down the river to pick up corn to take to Selma; hopes to get away tomorrow and will be in Selma within four or five days; wonders if \"this cruel war [will] never end\"; longs to see her. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Warns her not to expect him till she tells him whether she is leaving soon; sends his love and affection to her; asks if she can procure two rooms for him, as his doctor highly recommends the change; shares much news of family and friends. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents Arrived in Selma the day before and will leave that evening on the steamer Cherokee for Montgomery; the Dixie sunk and burnt on the 24th of March but the crew and passengers are all safe; informs her of the great excitement there over the Yankee raids. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Is greatly worried about him and has no idea where he is; could not guess where he went after the evacuation of Richmond; hopes that he had gone to her place and used anything there which would benefit him, as she does not envision having money enough to go to Virginia for a long time yet; informs him that \"the Yankees hold all offices and impose such insults and oppressive measures on the citizens that no one seems to feel secure, or ventures to make any but a temporary arrangement\"; shares news of family and friends; sends word of Carter and his escape from the Dixieas she burned and sank. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Asks if he could secure a place for his [JRC] son in a business house in his [J] city, as business is hard to come by in his [JRC] part of the country; asks after Mother Juliana Dorsey and Brother [Carter] as he has not heard from him since the surrender; will not go down to Mother's farm before November. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Has not written to her lately because he has been expecting to move out to the farm to live; is glad to hear of Brother's [Carter] recovery; has yet to find a job to support himself and his family; wants to move out to the farm so that he can support his family off the land and devote himself to his children's education; explains that Mr. Darlington did not owe him $2000 as she had thought, but only $700, which is almost paid off; informs her that the $700 barely bought clothing and supplies of food; wonders \"What is to become of us all\"; is staying at Dr.'s with Johnny while Sue, the girls, and Little Carter are at Mrs. Henley's; shares news of friends and family. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Explains that her school is so small because she started in February, when all the scholars were at other schools, and also that the smallpox was in every house in the row, but assures him that her school will be large enough in the fall; shares news of acquaintances in Mobile; hopes that he has recovered from his fractured rib; asks why he cannot obtain labor on shares, which seems the most widely used method of obtaining labor; is seeking employment for George and asks if the apothecary's or some other business would be preferred; chastises George through him [JRC] for not writing and explains that while she teaches school and takes in sewing in addition to her and Carter's needs, she still has time to write her grandson; informs him that Carter is again serving on a steamer, this one the General Rodgers; will send him $25 on the first of June and reminds him to send for it. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Has worked hard all summer in the fields and is proud of the work he has done; had told the children that once the corn crop was in they would have pones and griddle-cakes and hominy and mush, and all were looking forward to October; describes the drought that grips Eastern Virginia and fears all his crop will be scorched by the sun; despairs for his family as he is too poor to do his duty to them properly; explains that he wish the $25 she sent to him had been sent later as it was already spent by the time the sheriff came to collect taxes on the farm; was able to pay the taxes by John Morrison's kindness, where otherwise his furniture would have been impounded; informs her that George will work in the engineer corps for the railroad for $60 per month until she can secure him a better job in the mercantile line. 4 pages. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Writes her faithfully every week and wonders if she receives his letters; worries that she is not well or in need because she does not write; wishes that he could provide for her and make her comfortable, but he hasn't the means; informs her that \"Every thing looks gloomy\" as the merchants are broke or soon will be because there is no money or business in that part of the county; is not sure when the steamer will be sold, either this term or the next. 1 page.","Scope and Contents Describes the first raid when the Confederate men came by their home and she offered them water; mentions that during the second raid the Confederates drove the enemy out of town; informs her that Cousin Hattie has gone to Richmond and that Cousin Mattie has gone away; was forced to take shelter at the hospital to avoid the cannonballs. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Mr. Ritchie died about a fortnight previous after a long illness resulting from his injury; shares news of the family visiting her in Williamsburg; mourns Mrs. Blair's losses, for \"that is human agony to see one's children, one after another, fill an early grave\"; is glad that he is tired of hotel life and will join a family's fireside; asks him to raise $1180 for her if she can do without it; informs that John R. Coupland is at Story Point and cannot get back due to the weather. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents Worries for them because she has had no letters from them; hopes she can get an efficient cook and someone to help her; gives advice regarding the children; is sorry they had had another raid; hopes she can secure enough provisions for her family; shares that Tiff was able to get her $100 cow home after they had lost a more elegant cow, and had been living without milk and butter; will leave for Mobile the following Tuesday and will stay with Mollie [Marshall] for the summer; has recovered from her \"Yankee consumption\" and hopes that she [SHC] will get over her troubles. 3 pages. Autigrphed letter signed. Including autographed letter signed from Juliana Dorsey to John R. Coupland. Hopes that he can send a wagonload up now as things are selling quite high in Richmond; suggests that Mr. Spear may thereafter be able to make regular trips; mentions that if they could get up the corn and oats they could get government prices for them, and several hundred dollars could be made. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Has improved greatly since she went up to Tiff's; informs him that Carter had had diphtheria while she was gone but is recovered; wonders what Julia means when she says that he is a conscript, whether he has been conscripted or whether he is only subject to it; asks how he is \"getting on, in the domestic way\" and whether he has a servant; feels safe in Mobile for although the Yankees are threatening by land, the city leaders have been drilling the citizens for a year on home defense; will go to stay with Mollie [Marshall] and informs him that John [Marshall] is stationed at Pascagoula. 4 pages.","Informs him that the generous county of James City has provided York County with a judge, a clerk, a commonwealth's attorney, and a superintendent of schools; asks him to combat an electioneering dodge to be used against him; describes the election in which he is running. 2 pages.","Statement made by Juliana Dorsey, regarding her slaves and household furniture loaned by her to her son John R. Coupland.","Prayers written by Juliana Dorsey for her sons, John R. Coupland and Carter Coupland.","Two visiting cards in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Juliana Dorsey.","Two extracts from the will of Juliana Dorsey. 2 items.","Five cards written to Miss Mattie Pierce regarding social engagements in Williamsburg.","Invitation to Miss Mattie Pierce to attend the annual encampment, Mobile Rifles.","List of subscriptions for building and organizing a Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.","List of ladies appointed as clerks in Ordinance Bureau, Confederate States of America, Richmond, Virginia.","Card of the \"First Volunteer Regiment of Alabama, Admit Carter Coupland.\"","Card of the Ladies Southern Aid Association, soliciting aid in behalf of the family of Jefferson Davis.","Invitation to Captain and Mrs. J. H. Marshall to attend a social function of the Order of Myths.","Daniel Murray... From a letter of the Hon. Francis S. Key, United States Attorney of the District of Columbia. Published by the American Tract Society. 4 pages. 17 cm.","O.W. Brooke to Gussie M. Mcoy; F.L.Glover to Mattie Stewart; John D. Freeland to Mary W. Goldthwaite; Leslie Marmaduke to Zemula Crawford; Charles O' Reilly to Alice M. Caulfield.","Memorandum showing the arrangement of trees in an orchard.","Advertising card with cut of Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia.","Scrapbook of Mrs. Juliana Dorsey and of Susan E. Henley Coupland (Mrs. John R. Coupland). 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: This collection has been arranged according to the series stated in the organization and then into chronological order by date.","Organization: This collection has been organized into 9 series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Accounts, bills, and receipts of Edward Dromgoole, merchant, 3. Accounts, bills, and receipts of Edward Dromgoole, attorney, 4. Accounts, bills, and receipts of W.E. Dromgoole, farmer, 5. Miscellaneous laborers' accounts, 6. Miscellaneous accounts, 7. Legal Papers, 8. Speeches, 9. Manuscript volumes.","The Dromgoole family resided in Brunswick County, Virginia. Edward Dromgoole was a follower of John Wesley and a minister for sixty years, dying in 1835 at the age of 84. His son George C. Dromgoole served in the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate. He also served in U.S. House of Representatives 1835-1841 and 1843-1847. A family member named Edward Dromgoole was a merchant and lawyer in Brunswick County and a person by that name served in the Virginia General Assembly, 1855-1858.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00030.frame","Processed by Cynthia L. Barwick in 1984.","Correspondence, accounts,(including accounts, 1875-1895, of laborers ?) and manuscript volumes, primarily 1850-1890, of members of the Dromgoole family of Brunswick County, Virginia. The majority of the papers seemingly were created by Edward Dromgoole, fl. 1838-1897, a merchant and lawyer in Brunswick Co. There are also some items relating to George Coke Dromgoole (1797-1847), a member of the U. S. House of Representatives, as well as items concerning other people who are only identified as E., Edward, or George C. Dromgoole.","Scope and Contents Edward Dromgoole was a merchant of Brunswick County, Va. Includes the following: 1872 notice of blank income tax for 1871 enclosure; 1873 announcement from Wm. Brinckherhoff \u0026 County, New York, New York of new fall stock of hats, caps, furs, and straw goods; notices from Registrar E. Dromgoole that he will register qualified voters at Dromgoole's Store on May 11, 1880; and \"Field notes of tract of land,\" undated.","Drumgoole was an attorney of Brunswick County, Virginia and South Gaston, [North Carolina?], including an account, 1871-1872, showing payment to Virginia Military Institute, of J. W. Harrison, an orphan of N. M. Harrison, of whom E. Dromgoole was guardian, and accounts in his capacity as executor of the estate of Issac F. Harris, Sr.; also blank promissory notes, 184(7), for accounts involved with the estate of George C. Dromgoole, Edward Dromgoole, Administrator.","Plantations in [North Carolina?], including those for a saw mill; also cotton accounts.","Includes share listings written on the back of \"E. Dromgoole, Attorney at Law\" letterhead, 189_.","Includes a Brunswick County, Virginia tax receipt of Lucretia Atkins, 1821, listing 148 acres land, 4 slaves over the age of 16 years, and a two wheeled riding carriage, and signed by Edward Dromgoole; and a Brunsiwkc County, Virginia tax receipt, 1845, of Joseph Cain, signed by George C. Dromgoole.","Includes the following: will of J.W. Palmer, Northhampton County, North Carolina, November 26, 1858; letter to E. Dromgoole, Esq., 1872, concerning the rights of a widow; notice, 1878, of an auction of [L.J. Pearman's ?], deceased, perishable estate; letter, 1896, giving information regarding deeds for lands in Amelia and Jeffress, and the Mountain Hall tract; and blank printed form for the \"Sale of Real Estate in Brunswick County, Virginia.\"","Eulogy for the death of a fellow attorney from Brunswick County, Virginia, John E. Shell. Manuscript.","Also states that Ulysses S. Grant does not fill the measure and standard of what an American President ought to be in the public eye at home and abroad. Manuscript.","Drafts of speeches on the topic of agriculture and its various aspects. Manuscript.","Includes accounts connected with the estate settlements of George C. Dromgoole, 1847-1853; Edward Dromgoole, Jr., 1848-1856; and Sarah C. Dromgoole, 1848-1849, with Edward Dromgoole, executor or administrator for all cases. 381 pp. Manuscript Volume.","244 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Drumgoole was a merchant of Brunswick County, Virginia. Includes farm accounts with \"Westward\" and \"Lizzard Creek\" plantations (in North Carolina?), records of ginning and baling cotton, 1866-1870; a diagram of an orchard containing apple, peach, and pear trees; and a schedule of gold prices in Confederate money, 1861-1865. 387 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Includes accounts of the orphans of N.M. Harrison at \"Lizzard Creek\" and \"Westward\" plantations [North Carolina?]. 308 pp. Manuscript Volume. Including index.","Includes lists of judgements docketed in Brunswick Circuit, undated; Halifax Circuit Court, 1867; Greensville County, Petersburg Circuit Court, 1866. 92 pp. Includes index.","Includes a list of books in the store, April 3, 1867. 473 pp. Manuscript Volume. See Oversize Manuscript Volumes File.","Includes a recipe for hair oil. 405 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Includes accounts of the \"orphans of N.M. Harrison\". 261 pp. Manuscript Volume. Also including index.","Contains cotton accounts, including records of cotton baled, ginned, and prepared. 183 pp. Manuscript Volume. Also including accounts, 1895-1896, of the estate of E. Dromgoole, Edward Dromgoole and George C. Dromgoole, administrators.","312 pp. Manuscript Volume. Including index.","203 pp. Manuscript Volume.","219 pp. Manuscript Volume. Including index.","Contains saw mill, cotton, and farm accounts. 232 pp. Manuscript Volume. Including index.","Including index.","260 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","1 volume: Pav. A, 2218: E","Special Collections Research Center","Dromgoole family","Dromgoole, Edward, 1838-1897","Dromgoole, Edward Jr., d. ca. 1848","Dromgoole, George Coke, 1797-1847","Dromgoole, W. E.","Dromgoole, Edward, Jr., d. ca. 1848","Dromgoole, Edward, fl., 1838-1897","Dromgoole, W. 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Includes farm accounts with \"Westward\" and \"Lizzard Creek\" plantations (in North Carolina?), records of ginning and baling cotton, 1866-1870; a diagram of an orchard containing apple, peach, and pear trees; and a schedule of gold prices in Confederate money, 1861-1865. 387 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Includes accounts of the orphans of N.M. Harrison at \"Lizzard Creek\" and \"Westward\" plantations [North Carolina?]. 308 pp. Manuscript Volume. Including index.","Includes lists of judgements docketed in Brunswick Circuit, undated; Halifax Circuit Court, 1867; Greensville County, Petersburg Circuit Court, 1866. 92 pp. Includes index.","Includes a list of books in the store, April 3, 1867. 473 pp. Manuscript Volume. See Oversize Manuscript Volumes File.","Includes a recipe for hair oil. 405 pp. Manuscript Volume.","Includes accounts of the \"orphans of N.M. Harrison\". 261 pp. Manuscript Volume. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. 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Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.","1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.","1967 February. 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Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.","1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.","Before 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026 Servants.\" Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.","1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026 Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.","1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Scope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.","Scope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.","Scope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026 photograph.","Scope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.","1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.","William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.","[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.","1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.","John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.","G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.","Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.","Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.","John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.","Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.","O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.","Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.","Circa 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.","J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.","William Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.","William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.","James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment","[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.","Most of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.","Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.","Note Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.","Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.","William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.","William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","O.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","War Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.","O.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026 Missing....\" Manuscript signed.","Lieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Edward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.","J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.","N.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.","Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Son Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.","Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.","N.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.","Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.","O.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.","Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.","[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.","Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.","1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.","Re: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Re: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.","1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.","1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.","1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.","This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.","1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.","Scope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.","Fitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.","No folder 15","Scope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.","1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French","Scope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.","Re: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.","John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.","1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.","1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.","Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.","1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.","1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah","Scope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026 Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.","[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.","Scope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.","1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.","[No Information; see finding aid]","Scope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.","Scope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.","Scope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.","Scope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.","Scope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.","Scope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.","Scope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.","Thomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.","Scope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.","Scope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.","Scope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026 Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.","Scope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.","Scope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.","Scope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.","Scope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.","Scope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.","Scope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.","Scope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.","Scope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.","Scope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.","Scope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.","Scope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].","Scope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.","Scope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.","Scope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A","Scope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.","Scope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A","Scope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A","Scope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.","Scope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.","Scope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.","Scope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]","Scope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.","Scope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.","Scope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.","[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.","Re: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. 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All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProminent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eFirst three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBefore 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026amp; Servants.\" Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026amp; Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026amp; photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCirca 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHolles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026amp; Missing....\" Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLe Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo folder 15\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026amp; Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[No Information; see finding aid]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026amp; Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. 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All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.","Eighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.","The nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.","Prominent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.","George Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.","First three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.","1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.","1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.","1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.","1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.","Before 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026 Servants.\" Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.","1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026 Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.","1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Scope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.","Scope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.","Scope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026 photograph.","Scope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.","1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.","William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.","[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.","1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.","John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.","G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.","Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.","Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.","John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.","Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.","O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.","Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.","Circa 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.","J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.","William Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.","William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.","James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment","[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.","Most of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.","Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.","Note Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.","Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.","William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.","William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","O.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","War Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.","O.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026 Missing....\" Manuscript signed.","Lieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Edward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.","J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.","N.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.","Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Son Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.","Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.","N.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.","Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.","O.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.","Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.","[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.","Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.","1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.","Re: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Re: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.","1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.","1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.","1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.","This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.","1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.","Scope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.","Fitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.","No folder 15","Scope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.","1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French","Scope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.","Re: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.","John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.","1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.","1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.","Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.","1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.","1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah","Scope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026 Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.","[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.","Scope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.","1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.","[No Information; see finding aid]","Scope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.","Scope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.","Scope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.","Scope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.","Scope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.","Scope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.","Scope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.","Thomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.","Scope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.","Scope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.","Scope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026 Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.","Scope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.","Scope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.","Scope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.","Scope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.","Scope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.","Scope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.","Scope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.","Scope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.","Scope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.","Scope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.","Scope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].","Scope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.","Scope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.","Scope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A","Scope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.","Scope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A","Scope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A","Scope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.","Scope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.","Scope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.","Scope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]","Scope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.","Scope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.","Scope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.","[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.","Re: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. The implication is that the nobleman was [?] Dunmore."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eQuestions regarding permission to publish may be directed to the Rare Books and Manuscript Librarian, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Questions regarding permission to publish may be directed to the Rare Books and Manuscript Librarian, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Dunmore family"],"persname_ssim":["Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925","Augusta, Princess, wife of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, d. 1889","Cambridge, Adolphus Frederick, Duke of, 1774-1870","Dunmore, Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of, 1841-1907","Dunmore, Charles Murray, Earl of, 1661-1710","Dunmore, George Murray, Earl of, 1762-1836","Dunmore, John Murray, 4th Earl of, 1732-1809","Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1685-1752","Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910","Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774","Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754","Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750","Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901","Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718"],"names_coll_ssim":["Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Dunmore family","Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925","Augusta, Princess, wife of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, d. 1889","Cambridge, Adolphus Frederick, Duke of, 1774-1870","Dunmore, Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of, 1841-1907","Dunmore, Charles Murray, Earl of, 1661-1710","Dunmore, George Murray, Earl of, 1762-1836","Dunmore, John Murray, 4th Earl of, 1732-1809","Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1685-1752","Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910","Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774","Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754","Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750","Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901","Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718"],"language_ssim":["English\n      French"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":382,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:51.505Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8543","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8543","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8543","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8543","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8543.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Dunmore Family Papers (I)","title_ssm":["Dunmore Family Papers (I) [in part photocopies]"],"title_tesim":["Dunmore Family Papers (I) [in part photocopies]"],"unitdate_ssm":["1650-1899"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1650-1899"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1650/1899"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Dunmore Family Papers (I) [in part photocopies], 1650/1899"],"text":["Dunmore Family Papers (I) [in part photocopies], 1650/1899","Mss. 65 D92","/repositories/2/resources/8543","Brabant (Duchy)","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748","Jacobites","Correspondence","Financial records","Photocopies","395 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Box and Folder List compiled by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in April 2011.","See also; Dunmore Family Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Letters and papers of the Earls of Dunmore, a branch of the Murray family of Scotland. All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.","Eighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.","The nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.","Prominent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.","George Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.","First three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.","1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.","1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.","1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.","1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.","Before 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026 Servants.\" Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.","1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026 Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.","1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Scope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.","Scope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.","Scope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026 photograph.","Scope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.","1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.","William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.","[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.","1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.","John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.","G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.","Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.","Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.","John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.","Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.","O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.","Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.","Circa 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.","J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.","William Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.","William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.","James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment","[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.","Most of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.","Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.","Note Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.","Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.","William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.","William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","O.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","War Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.","O.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026 Missing....\" Manuscript signed.","Lieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Edward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.","J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.","N.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.","Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Son Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.","Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.","N.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.","Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.","O.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.","Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.","[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.","Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.","1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.","Re: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Re: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.","1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.","1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.","1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.","This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.","1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.","Scope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.","Fitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.","No folder 15","Scope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.","1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French","Scope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.","Re: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.","John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.","1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.","1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.","Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.","1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.","1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah","Scope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026 Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.","[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.","Scope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.","1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.","[No Information; see finding aid]","Scope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.","Scope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.","Scope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.","Scope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.","Scope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.","Scope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.","Scope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.","Thomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.","Scope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.","Scope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.","Scope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026 Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.","Scope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.","Scope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.","Scope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.","Scope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.","Scope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.","Scope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.","Scope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.","Scope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.","Scope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.","Scope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.","Scope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].","Scope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.","Scope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.","Scope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A","Scope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.","Scope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A","Scope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A","Scope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.","Scope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.","Scope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.","Scope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]","Scope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.","Scope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.","Scope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.","[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.","Re: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. 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All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProminent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eFirst three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBefore 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026amp; Servants.\" Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026amp; Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026amp; photograph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCirca 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMost of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHolles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026amp; Missing....\" Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLe Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eO.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo folder 15\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026amp; Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[No Information; see finding aid]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026amp; Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. 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All of the papers, except eleven items relating to Virginia, 1770, 1776 are photocopies. The early papers relate to lands in Brabant (a province of the Netherlands) inherited from the 7th Earl of Derby and his wife, and to the role of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore (1661- 1710) as Master of the Horse to Queen Mary, the wife of James II.","Eighteenth century papers relate to the Jacobite conspiracies of 1703 and 1745, the War of Austrian Succession in which John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) served in Flanders and also relate to the career of Dunmore (1732-1809), governor of Virginia, 1771-1775. There are four letters from George Washington to Lord Dunmore.","The nineteenth century papers include letters from George, 5th Earl of Dunmore to his agent Thomas Jack. Topics in the collection include the marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick to Lady Augusta Murray.","Prominent correspondents include Edward VII and his wife Alexandra (to Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore), Queen Victoria, Prince Adolphus Frederick (Duke of Cambridge), Sir William Johnson, Henry Pelham and Marshal Saxe.","George Washington letter to Lord Dunmore, 1774 in Box 3 Locked Section.","First three folders contain genealogical notes and correspondence between John Stewart Bryan and Jack E. Morpurgo, 1938-1942, concerning the acquisition of the Dunmore Family Papers. The earliest papers of the collection relate to the land in Brabant, Holland and Zealand which the Dunmore family inherited from Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1672) and his wife Charlotte de la Tremoille. Letters to Amelia Sophia, Lady Marquess of Atholl (d. 1702/03), mother of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, describing Europe during the early 1680's. Accounts for the household of James, Duke of York, until 1689 relative to 1st Earl's position as Master of the Horse for James' wife and daughter. After the triumph of William, Prince of Orange, the 1st Earl was called to Parliament. Letters, 1702-1709, between Charles and his older brother John, 1st Duke of Atholl (1659/60-1724) discussing jobs, the treachery of Simon Fraser, James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry (1672-1724), and the Glencoe Massacre. Letters to William Murray, 3rd Earl (1696-1756) from his niece Anne Chochrane concerning social news between 1720 and 1722. Financial matters of William Murray are also included in this box.","1938 May 5 - 1942 November 14. Morpurgo, Jack E. Re: correspondence concerning the Dunmore papers, to and from John Stewart Bryan. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1940s-1950s. Re: description of Dunmore collection and genealogical material. Manuscript.","1967 February. Re: Genealogical cjart of the Dunmore family, done by Sill Moria Coghlan.","1650 May 16. Jacques Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, and his wife Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to [?]. Re: letter of attorney granting the power to register in the courts or chambers of the provinces of Holland the contract between the Earl of Derby and his wife, and Henry, Duke of Tremoille and the Duke of Thouars. Arrangements for the Prince of Tarente, son of the Duke of Tremoille. 2 pages. Document Signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1650 Juine [June] 10. Jacques Stanely, 7th Earl of Derby and [his wife] Charlote [sic] de la Tremoille, Rushen, to Sir [Daniel] Trioche. Re: authority to gather rents in Holland. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","1650 August 8 O.S. Charlote de la Tremoille to Daniel Trioche and Charles Stanley [son of James, 7th Earl of Derby]. Re: authority to collect rents in Holland. 1 pag. Manuscript signed. In French.","Scope and Contents 1670 October 25. Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquis of Dorchester, to John, 2nd Earl of Athol Re: family news. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1670 December 26. R[?] de [Leinsesor?] to Co [?] Werden. Re: death of Guillaume Stanley; rents in Brabant. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1671 August 7. R[?] de [Leinsesor?], La Hague, to Madame [?]. Re: rents in Brabant, Holland, and Zeeland, collected in 1659 according to the instructions of [Charlotte de la Tremoille] Duchess of Derby; disruptions by war and reduction of rents. 4 pages. In French.","1674 July. Re: account of the \"charge of the Queene's [sic, Katherine wife of Charles II] Stables by the Old Establishment.\" 3 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1675 May 29. [William George Richard Stanley, 9th Earl of] Derby, Lion (Lyon) to [Katherine Pierrepont], Mqs. of Dorchester. Re: visits and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 March 4. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: hopes Mr. [?] Murray has delivered the Spanish snuff and necklaces; Mother is going to Scotland; finances; Duke Hamilton; leaving for Angiers [sic]. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1679 Sep[tember] 17. [?], Ang[ijers], to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: faults charged against Mr. [?] Elphestone; charges made by Lord [?] Stranevez. 4 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents [16]80 July 31. [?], Paris, to mother (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine, Scotland. Re: Mr. [?] Elphestone is ill with a feaver [fever] ; needs money to go to the Hague. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 15. [?] Sunderland, for Charles Rex, at Whitehall, to James Duke of Ormond. Re: Richard, Viscount Lumly, is to replace Lewis, Earl of Fheversham, as Master of the Horse to the Queen. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 17/7. [?], Amsterdam, to mother (Amelia Sophia, Marquess of Atholl). Re: correspondence; money from Mr. [?] Kinscott; Mr. [?] Sidney introduced them to their Highnesses. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1680 September 16. [?], London, to (Amelia Sophia), Marquess of Atholl, Tullibardine. Re: passage to England with Mr. [?] Sidney who may try to get [?]'s brother a command under the Prince of Orange; news from Mr. [?] Callender; correspondence; finances; Mr. Charles went with [?] Lauderdale to the Baths; trying to see the King. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1681 November 18. Jon. Hartling, Holyrood House, to Robert Werden. Re: receipt for money and for account of his Majesties house. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents [16]82 December 7. John, 1st Marquis of Atholl, Edenburgh to [?] Werden. Re: proposed marriage of his son Charles. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1682] December 28. [John, 1st Marquis of ] A[tholl] to [?] Werden. Re: assets to marriage of his son to Werden's granddaughter. Werden's faithful service to his Royal Highness James, Duke of York. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1683 July 28]. [?]. Re: copy of warrant from John Werden for James, Duke of Yorke [sic], St. James's, to Benjamin Bathurst, that Charles Murray is now \"Master of the Horse\" for James' daughter Ann. 1 page. Manuscript. Copy.","Before 1684. Re: \"An Account of New Years Gifts paid by her Matie Queen Catherine (wife of Charles II) anually to send all of her officers \u0026 Servants.\" Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]84 September 6. Robert Werden, Winchester, to Catherine, Lady Murray (wife of Charles, to be 1st Earl of Dunmore). Re: her husband had an attack of \"the Stone or something lyke [sic] it.\" Doctor prescription given. 1 page.","1684/5 January 18. James, Duke of York \u0026 Albany, to Peter Apsley and Benjamin Bathurst. Re: appointment of Lord Charles Murray as Master of the Horse for Mary Beatrix D'Este, the Duchess of York. John Werden signs for James.","1685 May 4. Re: \"Abstract of what belongs to the Groomes of his Maj'ts Bedchamber towards performances of theire Duties....\" 5 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1685 July 25]. [?]. Re: order, from Rochester for James Rex, at Whitehall, to the Attorney General, given additional to the consort, Queen Mary. 2 pages. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1685 August 18. W.G. Laynard, W. Swinthin, W. Firebrae, J. Bathsby, Board of Greencloath at Windsor Castle, to Charles Murray. Re: admission as \"Master of the horse to the Queene (Mary Beatrix D'Este, wife of James II).\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Scope and Contents [6]86 February 21. [?], Dublin, to [?]. Re: neither Major General [?] Worden [sic] nor Lord Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmor [sic] has written in a month; jury decision against [?] Brughton and Sir Herbert Cunningham; the new Chanslor [sic] Sir Alexander Feiton; the [?] Earl of Clarendon Sir Charles Porter going to London. 2 pages. Letter.","Scope and Contents 1686 August 16. Will Smith. Re: James [II], Windsor, grants Carolum (Charles) Murray a \"Diploma\" creating him \"Conitem de Dunmore.\" 3 pages. Document. Copy. In Latin.","Scope and Contents 1687 June 6-August 9. Re: account \"For her ma'ties [Mary, wife of James II] service.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","1687 October 8. John Fisher, the Queen's Chaireman [sic], to Samuel Bale. Re: salary of Bale. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","1688 Lady Day [now March 25]. Re: \"An Abstract of Major General John Werden's account...with the Queene [sic, Mary Beatrix D'Este]....\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1688 December 10. [James II] to [?]. Re: \"A list of the Queens chamber plate sent by Mr. Robert Whythe....\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [16]88 December 10. Re: \"A Note of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Twillet Plate.\" In another hand: \"delivered unto me by Mr. Robert Wythe, 10th December 88.\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of her Stables and Servants of the Chamber. 2 pages. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents [1688 December 10?]. Maria R. (wife of James II). Re: Account of expenses for her chape 1 page. Manuscript signed?","Scope and Contents 1688 December 21. William, Prince of Orange, St. James, to Sheriffs, Mayors and constables. Re: Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore is to be allowed safe passage. Card. [?] Suijgens signs for the Prince. 1 page. Document.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 January 8. Andrew Ross, London. Re: Account of money given to the Scotts (sic) Regiment by order of [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Manuscript \u0026 photograph.","Scope and Contents [1688/9?] January 20. Maria R[egina], St. Germain, to [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore. Re: He and [?] Godolphin are to send all her horses and her travelling coaches; sends her respects to call; John Worden [sic]; questions his religion. 2 pages.","1688/9 February 5. William, Prince of Orange, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: meeting of Parliament called to discuss the Protestant succession. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 February 11. Warn. [?] Pierepoint [sic]. Re: List of the Queen's [Mary Beatrix D'Este] Plate sent to France. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","Scope and Contents 1688/9 March 9. Charles, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, Court at Whitehall, to the Public. Re: Pass for [Charles, 1st] Earl of Dunmore to go to Edinburgh. 1 page. Printed manuscript signed.","1690. Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: his estate in England and the Low Countries. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1695 Juillet [July] 29. R. [?] de [Kinscot?], Hage [sic], to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: wishes Dunmore to pay money due. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents [16]95/6 February 4. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Lathan, Lancasshire [sic]. Re: \"Rents beyond Sea\"; monetary exchange. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]96 May 22. John Werden, St. James, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: rent owed her from Isle of Man, Brabant, and the family of Tremouille; Dutch property rights. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [16]97 March 27. John Werden, cockpit at Whitehall, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Chester. Re: financial matters involving Mr. [?] Harden, Mrs. [?] Ferguson and Mr. [?] Nesmith; also social news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1702 June 30. Robert Werden, Ochtertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Jno. Hibardon at Huntingtoner. Financial loss; Werden will help Lord William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne. 1 page.","William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne, Ochertyre, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial aid [?] Ochertyre, [?] Dollone and Dunmore are providing Nairne. 1 page.","[John, 2nd Earl of Atholl?] to son Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: schemes of John's older son, John, who became 1st Duke of Atholl involving the Duke of Hamilton, over the settlement made with Charles. 2 pages.","1703 January 19. John, to be 1st Duke of Atholl, Huntingtoner, to [brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore]. Re: poor health of John's mother (Amelia Sophia Derby Atholl); a job at the treasury. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1703 October 21. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: jobs for his brothers at the Treasury; [?] Balcarras, the cavaliers and St. Germain; a trip. 3 pages.","John, Marquess of Tuillibardine, London, to [?]. Re: the Simon Frazer business, involving Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Honest John, 6th Earl of Mar; the Scots Council. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, his brother. Re: trouble caused by Lord James, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; meeting with Simon Frazer; help given John, 2nd Duke of Argyle [Argyll]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the correspondents of Simon Frazer were arrested; Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham; \"Read this to all my friends either of the Country party of Cavalier party....\" 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: hopes he will be at all Council meetings; Lord [?] Boile; a \"design to force the hilanders [sic] to arms\"; Lord John Dalrymplo, 1st Earl of Stair asserts that they are already in arms. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earle [sic] of Dunmore. Re: Captain Simon Frazer; accusations against him in declarations by [?] Campbel[l] and [?] McClandy [McClang?]. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: proceedings of the Council and \"examination of [?] Baily....\" 3 pages.","G. [?] Macartney, Breda, to Madam Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Aby, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: the Council's action on [?] Baily. 2 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, London, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: for his son, has made a match with the daughter of Lady [?] Curtis. 4 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: land in Caithnes; his own son John, Marquess of Tullibardine. 3 pages.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: declaration relating to the plot [for the Glencoe Massacre, 1692]; [?] Oates, [?] Fuller, the late Archibald, 1st Duke of Argile [Argyll], Lord John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Staires [Stair], and William Carstaires [Carstares]. 4 pages.","Thomas Newlyn. Re: copy of warrant, dated March 16, 1695, for the arrest of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Colonel [?] Purwell, and Valentine Brown, who goes by the name of Lord Kilmaird, for treason. 1 page. Copy.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, Haleheim to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore, Tilton. Re: condition of his horse after passage to Holland; a military encounter. 3 pages.","O.S. (John, Viscount) Fincastle, to mother, Catherine Watts Murray, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: seige of Atholl and fortifying Moretown as part of their campaign; Lord George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney and Col [Archibald?] Hamilton have gone to Ghent, discusses the regiment; looks for coming Union with England. 2 pages. 1703 November 19. John, Marquess Tullibardine, London, to uncle Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: Queen Anne will hear discussion of Union. 3 pages. On reverse.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: debts to Privy Seal and Regiment. 3 pages.","Amelia, Lady Levant, sister to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, Perth, to [sister-in-law, Catherine, Lady Dunmore, daughter of Richard Watts and wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: sends a plad [plaid]; Lady Anne, 2nd daughter of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore Dundonald; visit to Nairne and Huntengtiner [Huntingtoner]. 1 page.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Blaire, to brother Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: drinking ass milk; health of Mrs. Richard Watts; Mr. [?] Glen. 3 pages.","John, 23rd Earl of Mar, Whitehall, to Lord [Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore?]. Re: Parliament is dissolved and election of peers will be soon; a meeting will be held in Edinburgh. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Blair, to Madam [?], Pitton. Re: visiting and travelling. 2 pages.","Anne, Duchess of Hamilton, Hamilton, to Catherine, Countess of Dunmore. Re: lodging at Holyrud [sic] house. 2 pages.","O.S. John, 1st Duke of Atholl, and Edward Murray [uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore]. Re: affidavit that John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and successor to Charles, [1st] Earl of Dunmore, their brother; John is the possessor of rights granted by the United Provinces to Princess Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau which devolved on the family. 1 page. Manuscript signed.","John, 1st Duke of Atholl, Hamilton, to Madame Catherine, daughter of Richard Watts, wife of Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. Re: death of her husband. 1 page.","John, 4th Earl of Dundonald, Pasley, to Madam. Re: requests news, and will inform them if he hears from John Worden [sic]; horse sales. 4 pages.","Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John, the present Earl of Dunmore, is the eldest son and heir of rents granted by Lords in Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant. 1 page. Document signed.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, London, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sends clothes and linens; family has the smallpox; tells him to learn his Latin well. 2 pages.","Catherine Watts Murray, wife of the late Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore, to William Murray, Eaton. Re: sent clothes, books of Common Prayer bound with the New Testament; asks him to see that Tommy Murray keeps good company; Lord Dunmore is in Edinburgh for the elections. 1 page.","Circa 1720's.  July 24. Anne Cochrane, Windsor, to Mrs. [?] Watts. Re: visiting and illness of his sister Isabella. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Houston. Re: visitors. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: her mother's health; her affections. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, Nairne. Re: health of her mother and Sir John Houston. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to (uncle) William Murray, at Sir Thomas Bruces of Kinross. Re: her mother's burial. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to uncle, William Murray. Re: Lord Carmarthen's planning her mother's burial; proposed visits. 2 pages.","Anne Cochrane, Meth[ven?], to uncle, William Murray. Re: visit to Lady Kathrine. 1 page.","Anne Cochrane (later Duchess of Hamilton), Pasley [sic], to uncle, William Murray, Nairn. Re: marriage of Lady Mainshill's daughter; birth of a son to Lady Strathallanus. 2 pages. Card.","Anne Cochrane, Paisley, to William Murray, Stanley. Re: visiting and family health. 2 pages.","J.E. Cunison, Hamilton, to William Murray. Re: Murray is admitted as a Burgess of the town of Hamilton, in presence of Athour [sic] Nasmith and John Rolortoun. 1 page. Document signed. Colored seal of Hamilton on reverse.","William Murray, Taymount, to brother John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square, London. Re: payment of annuities; land bought by Mr. [?] Grem [Grame] of Balgowan; settlement of estate. 3 pages.","William Murray and Catherine Nairn, Nairn House. Re: marriage contract, concerning land, money, and heirs. 7 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1729 September 22. (John Lord) Nairne, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: bond in the settlement of a debt to John Grame of Balowan. 1 page. Document signed.","James, 2nd Duke of Atholl and Lord Edward Murray, uncle of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affidavit that John 2nd Earl of Dunmore is the rightful successor to Charles, 1st Earl of Dunmore. John is possessed of rights granted to Charlotte Brabantine of Nassau by the United Provinces; traces the line of descent. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","James Craufurd to brother Patrick Craufurd, London. Re: employed about John, 2nd Earl Lord Dunmore's affairs; mentions other men previously so employed; obligations of the States [General] to Dunmore through a daughter of William, 1st Prince of Orange. Includes a copy of letter from Mr. [?] Brown. 3 pages. Fragment","[Ziphares?], Newmarket, to Her Majesty the Queen. Re: thanks for social courtesies. 2 pages.","Most of this box contains the papers of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore (1685-1752) who served as Lieut. General under John, Earl of Stair, Commander in Chief of British forces in Flanders. Instructions to the 2nd Earl from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington, and Henry Pelham concerning the engagement at Fontenoy, the removal of British troops to put down the Scottish Rebellion, and the fall of Brussels in 1746. After the Scottish Rebellion, William Murray, 3rd Earl, was taken prisoner, tried for treason, acquitted, though sentenced to live the rest of his life in London.","Richard Basset, Bruges, to John, 2nd Earl of Donmore [Dunmore], Bruges. Re: requests court martial against Brig. General Henry Ponsonby. 1 page. Photostat.","Note Signed. John Dalryumple, 2nd Earl of Stair, Hague, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: payment of infantry; bad weather. 3 pages. Note Signed.","Holles Newcastle, Newcastle House, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests Dunmore to acquire a position for Mr. George Townsend, eldest son of Lord George, 4th Viscount and later 1st Marquis Townsend, in the army in Germany. 2 pages.","William Murray, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earle [sic] of Dunmore, London. Re: hopes his brother Thomas Murray has joined a regiment; social news; William Nairne, who died on way home from East Indies, left his estate to their nephew Mr. [?] Nairne. 2 pages.","William Forbes, Clerk of the Gild Council, Edinburgh, to William Murray, Edinburgh. Re: Murray is made a Burgess. 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","O.S. Re: \"The State of His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","War Office. Re: \"List of the Generals and Staff Officers serving in Flanders.\" 2 pages. Manuscript.","[?]. Re: instructions from George Rex, Court at St. James's, to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, concerning his appointment as Captain General of all forces in Great Britain. He is sent to the Austrian Netherlands. 2 pages. Copy. Photostat.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Hanover, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: letter received from Dunmore at Lessines; bravery of his R.H. the Duke of Cumberland in a recent engagement at Fontenoy. 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: affairs in Flanders; Duke of Cumberland is a hero; \"The general good behavior of the English, and the shameful one of the Dutch.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745 June 11/22. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is granted the government of Plymouth, vacated by the death of Lieut. Gen [?] Churchil 2 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: surrender of the Cittadel [sic] of Gurnay; King will give Dunmore Plimouth [sic]. Though the [British] army is inferior, extra troops would break the back of the government. 3 pages.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Camp at Lessines, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appoints Dunmore president of the court martial of Brigadier General [?] Ingoldsby, for failing to execute orders at Fontenoy. Everard Fawkener signs for William. 1 page. Document.","O.S. Thomas Bligh. Re: \"A Return of the Kill'd Wounded \u0026 Missing....\" Manuscript signed.","Lieut. Colo. J[?] Lechel Re: \"A Return of Lt. Gen [?] Handalyard's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript Signed.","Edward Cornwallis, Re: \"A Return of Brigadier Gen Thomas Bligh's Regiment....\" 1 page. Manuscript signed.","J[?] Lechell, Citadel of Anvers Lundy, to Royal Highness. Re: Battle at Melle, near Ghent; actions of Brigadier Thomas Bligh and Gen [?] Handaly[ar]d. 4 pages.","Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the campaign in Flanders; the retreat through Holland; \"the generous efforts this country has made to preserve the liberty of Europe.\" 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: his lack of money. 1 page.","William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Willerserden Camp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: with his absence, Cumberland's authority devolves to Dunmore; empowers Dunmore to call court marti Everard Fawkener signs for William. 2 pages. Document. Card.","N.S. William, Viscount Petersham, son of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests leave to return to England. 2 pages.","Le Maäl de Neipperg, Luxembourg, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: return of Dunmore's prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Son Excellence H.M. George II to Jean Comte de Dunmore John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to trave 1 page. Printed Manuscript. In French.","Frederic Bo-Hesse, Anvers, to [?]. Re: the ships for transporting the English batallions have not arrived; an argument between Major General [?] Dalwig of the English cavalry and Major General [Zastrow?]. 2 pages. In French.","N.S. Ruvigny De Cosne, Lille, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: exchange of prisoners. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of] Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: make arrangements with Prince [?] Waldeck for winter quarters and defense of the Frontiers; \"Transports from Willemstadt.\" 2 pages.","Mr. [?] Bulow, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: after the order of John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bulow lists the letters he has received. 1 page. Manuscript signed. In French.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's decision to remove the rest of the British troops from Willemstadt. Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor must procure consent from the States [General]. 2 pages.","O.S. William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, St. James, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's return; the rebells [sic] in Scotland; [Field] Marshall George Wade and Sir John Le Gonier. 2 pages. Photostat.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: march of the British Cavalry to Willemstadt; Mr. Robert Hampton Trevor will apply to the States General. 2 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders from William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; \"concerning the additional Demands of France with respect to the Ransom of our Prisoners....\" Hessians don't want to take orders from an Austrian General; will arrest Mr. [?] Howard when he arrives at Harwich from Holland. 2 pages.","Charles Prince Waldeck, Bruxelles, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: orders to be given to guards along the Channel 1 page. In French.","[O.S.] Henry Pelham to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: the King George II and William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington are looking for a replacement for Dunmore as commander of the Hessians and Hanovarians; payment of troops. 2 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: increase of Scottish rebels aided by French; shipping of Hessians; letter to Prince Frederick; Lord John Londsay, 20th Earl of Crawford should direct the embarkation. 6 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Colonel [?] Stewart is appointed to conduct the Hessian troops from Willemstadt to their destination. 1 page.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: movements of troops under [James, 5th] Earl [of Balcarres and 30th Lord Lindsay of] Crawford to Willemstadt, of the French, of the Scottish rebels near Newcastle and Berwick, and of the Hessian regiments; scarcity of forage. 3 pages.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: message of the King to Parliament and the replies of both Houses supporting the King against the Scottish rebellion. 1 page.","Nencelas Antoine Conte de Kaunitz-Rittberg, Bruxelles, to [?]. Re: keeping the canal at Bruxelles free of ice by rising men from Brabant. 2 pages. Letter. In French.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Abraham Hume, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: discussed Dunmore]'s return with Lord William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington and Mr. Henry Pelham; removal of Hessian and British cavalry from Brabant; possible French embarkation. 4 pages.","1745 Xber [December] 24. Le Comte Wenzel Anton de Kaunitz-Rittberg [Rietsberg], Brussels, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possible freezing of the canal at Brussels. 2 pages. In French.","Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: embarkation of British and Hessian cavalry; the magazines of Forage; news of French off Dunkirk. 2 pages.","Thomas Orby Hunter, London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial problems; military maneuvers against the rebels in Scotland; London is prepared for the French. 3 pages.","William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Antwerp. Re: Hessians demand to ship too many horses to Scotland. 4 pages.","1746 Janvier [January] 9. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: passport for Colonel [?] Donop. 1 page. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 10. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Baron de Winekel, captured between Lockeren [Laken?] and Anvers, has left for Dresden; asks for his return. 2 pages. In French.","Re: copies of orders: (1) from [Curtis] Barnet to officers of the ships of the India Company taken in the China Sea; and (2) pass given to Francois Surville by Curtis Barnet, February 22, 1744/5. 2 pages. Manuscript. In French.","1746 Janvier [January] 12. Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: detention of two officers of the India Company, captured by [Curtis] Barnet; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 January 14. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of His Majesty's speeches and replies from both Houses [not included]; capture of France's correspondence with Count Saxe and Count Lowendahl; military orders. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 Janvier [January] 23. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Gandavum, Ghent, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: possibility of passage of English prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Re: report on battle of Falkirk on January 17, 1746; mentions Lord George Murray and [J?] Lochell [Lechell]. 3 pages. Manuscript. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1746 Favrier [February] 3. Maurice, Maäl de Saxe, Laken, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: politeness to Baron Winchel and permitting him to bring the papers of MR. de Loewendahl to Anvers; exchange of prisoners. 2 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1746 February 8. Will Erskine, Breda, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Forage rations in the Low Countries. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 February 11. [John Carteret, Earl] Granville, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Resignation of Henry, 2nd Duke of Newcastle and William Stanhope, Earl of Harrington. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1746] February 20. [N.S.] George Townsend, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Prince of Waldeck; repulse of French attack on Brussels. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 3. Le Baron de Molke, Anvers, to John, 2nd Earl of Donemord [Dunmore], Breda. Re: ice; arrival preparations for the English troops; fall of Bruxelles; troop movements. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1745/6 March 4. Philip, 2nd Earl Stanhope Harrington, Whitehall, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore will not be allowed to return from Flanders, but will send John, 10th Earl of Rothers to help him. At the request of Prince William, the Hessian cavalry is to be incorporated into the main body of the British army. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 March 7. [N.S.] G[?] Cressener, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: loss of Bruxelles; shipment of troops to Scotland; personnel rearrangements. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1746 March]. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's request for pay as Commander in Chief of British forces in the Low Countries, relative to pay received by Sir Philip Honeywood and Sir John Legonier. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 April 3. N.S. Andrew Robinson, Antwerp, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore, Bergen of Toom. Re: Dunmore's baggage; enemy are fortifying Brussels; the Princess [?] arrived from Breda. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 3. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Edinburgh, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: execution of a mortgage of the Isle of Man to Feld and Mareschall Wade. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 1. James, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Tower of London, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: kindness of Lord Cornwallis, General [?] Williamson, and Duke Hamilton. 1 page.","1746 June 17. Thomas Holles, [1st] Duke of Newcastle, Whitehall, to [?] Lord Cornwallis, Tower of London. Re: William Murray is to be taken into custody. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 June 30. Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, House of Lords Chancellor, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is summoned to the trials for treason of William 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, George, 3rd Earl of Comertie [Cromarty], and Arthur, Lord Balmerino. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1746 July 31. William Henry, 3rd Marquess of Lothian. Re: Affidavit that William Murray did not aid the Scottish rebels, but helped save his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1746 July?]. [William Murray?] Re: innocent knowledge of order to seize [?] Glengary who he believed had not met with Captain [?] Foager, and who had not forgot the Glenco [sic] massacre; speaks well of the Queen; meeting Earl of Derby to find a place for your son John in Regiment leaving for Portugal. 1 page. Fragment.","1746 August 4. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: Affidavit that William Murray protected him against the rebels in Edinburgh and helped him move to Berwick. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 September 27. James, 1st Baronet Somerville. Re: oath sworn before Charles Gilmour that William Murray of Taymount protected Somerville at Edinburgh, at Berwick. 1 page.","1746 October 16. William Henry, Marquis of Lothian, Mountevid Lodge. Re: oath that William Murray of Taymount helped defend his house at Newcastle. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1746 November 8. Re: \"Officers of the 3rd Regiment Foot Guards...\" 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1746-7 February 28. Henry Fox, War Office, to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: \"propos'd Rogulations regarding musters....\" 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747 November 30. Hollis Newcastle, for George Rex, Court at St. James, to William Murray, Taymount. Re: Murray is cleared of being involved in \"the late Rebellion,\" but must live the rest of his life in Lincoln. 3 pages. Document signed. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 2. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: appointment for an Ensign. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1747-8 March 15/26. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: King's refusal to give an appointment to [Dunmore]'s nephew; [?] Reynolds may sell his company. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1748 July 18. N.S. G[?] Collingwood, Lisle, to Colonel [?] Mastyn, at John, 2nd Earl Dunmore's quarters, Bruxelles. Re: officers killed or taken at Mille [Melle]. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1748-9 February 16. Henry Fox to John, 2nd Earl of Dunmore. Re: articles of war prepared by Mr. [?] Wentworth, and consultation with Sir Robert Rich. 2 pages.","This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George Washington discussing social news, a surveying trip West, and land speculation. Solicitation of Dunmore's vote in the elections for the peerage of Scotland held in 1780, 1784, and 1786. Information relative to 4th Earl's estate and lands is found in the letters between his son George, Viscount Fincastle, and his agent, Thomas Jack, 1794 to 1797. The 4th Earl was dismissed as Governor of the Bahama Islands in 1796, after serving from 1787.","1749 May 30. John Newcastle, for George II, Kensington, to John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Ensign in a Company of the Foot Guards. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1753 September 28. B[?] Lethieullien, Berlin, to Lord John Murray, Viscount Fincastle. Re: entertainment at the courts of foreign ministers; will meet the King at Potsdam. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1755 [June?] 5. Charles, Prince de Ligne, Bruxelles, to Uncle John Murray Fincastle, Londres. Re: hopes to visit England, either as part of the Austrian or English army; his associates. 3 pages. In French.","Scope and Contents 1755 October 16. [?] Holdernesse, for George Rex, Court at Kensington, to William Murray, 3rd Earl of Dunmore. Re: permission to live in Beverly in York County; annuity left him by his brother John, late Earl of Dunmore. 4 pages. Document signed.","Scope and Contents [1757 July 20]. George Henry Lennox, Hamlen, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: movements from Bielefeld to Hamelen [sic] against the French and Germans; mentions \"the Lord of Cakes\" and \"my Bonny Bonny Highland Laddy.\" 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1757 August 21. George Henry Lennox, Verden, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Edinburgh. Re: report of a recent battle; the Germans are at Hannover [sic]; women friends. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 January 20. Charles, 9th Baron Cathcart, Shaw Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: unhappy that Dunmore may go to America; too great allowance is being made in America, though the changes could probably not be seen in America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 July 1. William Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), on board the Essex, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: some volunteers are going to Germany; tired of being a spectator in the war; troops in North America. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1758 December 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of some favors; return to Edinburgh and Glasgow; Prince Edward. 5 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 April 24. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Hague, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Dunmore and his own marriage; mentions Prince Ferdinand and Lord Howe. 6 pages.","Scope and Contents 1759 December 11. [Fitzmaurice], Croffdorf, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: confusion of shipments including wine; death of [Gen. James] Wolfe; campaign under Lord Granby; going to Switzerland or France. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1760 January 13. Fitzmaurice, [later Lord Shelburne], Bowood Park, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: performance of a favor; travelling; his coming marriage. 3 page.","Scope and Contents 1760 Aug[u]st 29. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Lt. Granby's camp at Bracholl, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: wintered in Switzerland; is an Aide de Camp; movements near Westphalia. 4 pages.","Fitzmaurice, later Lord Shelburne, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's friends should get recommendations from Duke [?] Lewis to Prince Ferdinand who needs officers in the Britannick [sic] Legion; birth of a daughter [Catherine?] to Dunmore]. 3 pages.","No folder 15","Scope and Contents 1762 May 1. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: sends two Chinese chairs; openings in the military for Mr. Robinson; the new peers; to Portugese war, Lord Bute, and possible resignation of the Duke of Newcastle. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 May 10. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of Dunmore's son; politics and the war efforts. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 June 10. Shelburne, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Lord B[ute]'s power; new ministry; visiting. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 July 13. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: problems in Scotland; farm arrangements; administrative changes. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1762 August 20. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: negotiations with France; general news; marriages. 2 pages.","1762 August 27. Lord Shelburne, London, to Lord Dunmore. Re: terms of the peace treaty with France. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1762 September 23. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s not joining the army; expected change of ministers, in respect to which he mentioned [Dunmore]'s name to bute. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: general news; politicians. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1763 August 27. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: godfathers for [Dunmore]'s latest child; Mr. Pitt is with the King. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1763 September 15. Shelburne to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his resignation as Pitt has changed his course of action. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] Octob[e]r 24. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: vacation; trip to Ireland in the apring. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [1763?] November 11. Shelburne, East Bourne, Sussex, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore, Dunmore Park. Re: purchase of house from L[or]d Bute; general news. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 January 20. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: financial obligation to Sir Lawrence Dundas; trip to Ireland during renting season. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 14. Fitzmaurice, (later Lord Shelburne), Bowood Park, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: wintered at Whitton; business in Ireland; [?] Parker has gone to Lisbon. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1764 March 31. Shelburne, Whitton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: trip Dublin. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1764?] November 17. [William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord] Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: European trip; land dealings, especially in Ireland; his retirement; his house is finished. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] February 11. Shelburne, Wycombe, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his wife; [Isaac] Barre. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents [1765?] July 20. Shelburne, York, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: anxious to know if [Dunmore] succeeds to the place of Fincastle; questions of succession in Perthshire will be raised by [John, 3rd] Duke of Athol 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 August 7. Sophia Shelburne, Bowood Park, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore]'s neglect of their family. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1765 December 10. Shelburne, Hill Street, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: birth of his son soon after their arrival in town. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1766 February 15. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore. Re: management of the factory of Taymount; of Mr. [?] Rutherford of Perth; of tenants. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1766?] August 23. S[ophia] Shelburne, Kensington, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: politics; Lady Louisa; calls Lord Fitzmaurice a monkey. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1766 December 19. L[?] de Brunsviy, La Hague, to [?] Albesse Royale. Re: unfavorable reports of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore who wishes a post in the government. 2 pages. In French","Scope and Contents 1770 July 16. Ed[war]d Foy to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: true copy of commission from the Treasury, signed by North, Geo. Onslow, and Townsend, assigning Dunmore's salary, to be taken from money collected from customs and duties enacted [in 1767]. 3 pages. Copy of document signed.","Re: extract of a talk from Conoquieson to Sir William Johnson, at a Congress with several nations of Indians, July 22, 1770; Indians request that the English honor their treaties. 2 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 9. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to [Granville, 2nd] Earl Gower. Re: appointment as Governor of Virginia and his desires to remain at Fort George; dispute between New York and New Hampshire. 2 pages. Typewritten.","John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Fort George, to Lord Willis Hill, 1st Viscount] Hillsborough. Re: prefers to be Governor of New York than Governor of Virginia. 2 pages. Typewritten. Photostat.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 16. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Congress of Commissioners for regulating Indian trade and Indian information from Sir Henry Moore; trouble with the Oneidas occasioned by the mistake of a missionary. 3 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1771 March 22. William Johnson, Johnson Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: copies of regulations for Indian trade at Niagra and Detroit, and regulation of English travel; establishing blacksmiths to work for the Indians. 2 pages.","1772 July 30. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: candidates for commissary office upon death of Mr. [James] Horrocks; Washington suggests Rev. [?] Scott; meeting of Lord Fairfax and [Dunmore]. 2 pages. Typescript.","1773. [?] tp [?]. Re: \"4 letters from General Washington to Jo. Earl of Dunmore.\" 1 page. Card.","Scope and Contents 1773 Ap[ri]l 13. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: taking his son-in-law [stepson], Mr. [John Parke] Custis, to Doctor [Myles] Cooper of Kings College in New York; [Dunmore]'s proposed visit to western areas; mention Colo. [George] Croghan, deputy Indian Agent, of Pittsburg. 2 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1773 September 12. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s trip west; surveying expeditions of Captn. [?] Bullet and Mr. [?] Wood; Washington has a commission for land he would like fulfilled. 4 pages. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents 1774 February 11. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: procuring royal lands as payment to Valentine Crawford and Hugh Stephenson for their services to the King; arrival of Dunmore family at New York. 1 page. Typewritten.","Scope and Contents [1776 September 15]. [Admiral Richard] Howe, the \"Eagle,\" to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: colonial evacuation of New York City. 1 page. Typewritten.","1778 September 23. [?]. Re: copy of letter from James Adol[phu]s Oughton and Robert Shene, Edinburgh, to \"Malecontents of Lord Seaforth's regiment.\" The men are to return to duty; possibility of the regiment's being sent to India or to the islands of Guernsey and Jersey. 1 page. Copy.","Scope and Contents 1778 September 26. Ja[me]s Adol[phu]s Oughton, Abbey Hall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: Dunmore is to remain in Edinburgh until the officers in Lord Seaforth's regiment discontinue the disturbance. 1 page.","1780 September 6. David, 7th Viscount Stormont, St. James, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 7. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, St. James, to [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: believes the same Scottish peers should be returned, through replacing John, 4th Duke of Athol[l] for [John, 3rd Earl of] Bute. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of Marchmont], Hemel Hampsted, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 10. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Amesbury, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 11. John, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Loudoun, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 12. [John, 7th Earl of] Galloway, Galloway House, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillitis, Cullean, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 13. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Dalhousie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 15. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in election of peers to be held October 17 at Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Septem[be]r 16. [Archibald, 11th Earl of] Eglintoun, Eglinton Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits voting in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 16. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Rosebery, Barnbougie Castle, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page. Autogrpah","Scope and Contents 1780 September 18. [Sir John] Gordon, [4th Bt.], Gordon Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 20. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 Sep[tem]b[e]r 20. Douglas, 8th Duke of Hamilton and Brandon Hamilton, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 22. Thomas, 8th Earl of Kinnoull, Dupplin [sic], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: a peer in his situation does not vote in the Parliamentary elections. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 September 28. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, Ellan Castle, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1780 October 27. [Charles, 3rd Duke of] Ruchmond, Lennox and Aubigny, Ranmer Camp, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: honored by Dunmore's request for vote; would wish that Scottish peerage could have heriditary seats in the House of Lords as the English had. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1780?] John, 5th Duke of Argyll, [Inverasay?], to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the past election. 2 pages. Fragment","Scope and Contents 1781 Fevrier [February] 5. Le Duc de la Tremoille, Paris, to [John, 4th Earl of] Dumnor [Dunmore]. Re: marriage of his second son, P[?] de Talmond, to Mlle. [?] d'Argougen. 1 page. In French.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 18. Alexander, 15th Lord Saltoun, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 19. [?] Cranstoun to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William Schaw, 1st Earl] Cathcart, Portland Place, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [John, 11th Lord] Elphinstone, Edinburgh, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 22. [William, 4th Duke of] Queensberry, Piccadilly, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [17]84 March 23. [James, 7th Earl of] Lauderdale, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming elections of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 23. [George, 7th Baron] Kinnaird, Grov[eno]r Street, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [George, 3rd Earl of] Aberdeen, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [David, 10th Earl of] Cassillis, London, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in Parliamentary election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 24. [Hugh Hume, 3rd Earl of] Marchmont, London, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 25. [David, 7th Viscount] Stormont, Portland Place, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: promises his vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [James, 8th Earl of] Abercorn, Grosvernor Square, to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [William John, 5th Marquess of] Lothian, Waverly Abbey, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 26. [Francis, 9th Earl of] Moray, Edin[burgh] to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Alexander, 6th Earl of] Balcarres, Balcarres, to Lord [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Thomas, 7th Earl of Haddington and Baron of] Binning, Herbertshire, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his brother in law, Lord Hopetown, is a candidate in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 29. [Neil, 3rd Earl of] Roseberry, Barnbougle Castle, to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in imminent election of Scottish peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 March 30. [George, 8th Earl of] Dalhousie, Edin[burgh], to [John, 4th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784] March 26. [?] Glencastle, Chesterf[iel]d St., to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents [1784? March]. [Patrick, 6th Earl of] Dumphries, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 9. [?] (Findlater \u0026 Sensiol?), Cullenhouse, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has given his proxy to Lord James, 7th Earl of Lauderdale.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 18. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 20. [George, 6th Marquess of] Tweeddale, Newhall, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: has decided not to vote in Peerage election until it is done by ballot. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 April 26. [James, 3rd Earl of] Hopetoun, Barnet, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: solicits vote in coming election of peers. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1784 May 3. [James, 5th Earl of] Loudoun, Loudoun, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: is unable to support Dunmore in the election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Dunkirk, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: asks for vote in coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1786 Sep[tem]b[e]r 23. [John, 4th Duke of] Atholl, Atholhouse, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: will vote for Dunmore in the coming election. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1787 July 4. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore, London, to [?]. Re: accounts and tenant supervision. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1788 January 24. Warren Hastings, London, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his reception by Dunmore's friends in Scotland. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1789 August 7. Warren Hastings, St. James' Place, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: social amenities. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents 1790 January 30-1791 January 24. John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: his accounts. 13 pages. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1793 December 18. [Jeffrey, 1st Baron] Amherst, St. James' Square, to [John, 4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: rank of militia officers \"when serving with the regular Troops.\" 1 page.","[circa 1793] [Princess Charlotte, who married Leopold I of Belgium] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Re: news from Paris of executions. 2 pages. Fragment Letter. Card.","Scope and Contents 1794 June 2. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas] Jack, Glasgow. Re: trip to Ardintenny [Ardentenny]; finances. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1795 January 23. Alex[ander] T. Cochrane, on H.M.S. Thetis, at Norfolk, to John, 4th Earl Dunmore, [Providence]. Re: solicits help in advancing Jack Murray; anchorages near the Bahama Islands; land grants. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents 1796 February 9. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Harbour. Re: Mr. [?] Cadell's quarrying stone; financial obligations. 3 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 March 18. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to [Thomas Jack]. Re: land papers about America belonging to his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore; finances. 4 pages.","Scope and Contents [17]96 April 4. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: finances. 3 pages.","1796 July 8. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, St. James's Court, for George III, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: recalled as governor of the Bahama Islands. 1 page. Document signed.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 10. Alexander Forbes, David Anderson, Edward Murray, Thomas Bennett, Jno. Hanna, Alexander Collie, Charles Kain, Geo. Farguharron, Alexander MacKenzie, Isaac Leassard, Crooked Island, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahama Islands. Re: Address on Dunmore's departure. 3 pages. Manuscript signed. R.","Scope and Contents 1797 February 24. A Disinterested Friend, Nassau, to John, [4th] Earl of Dunmore, before his departure. 1 page. Manuscript.","Scope and Contents 1797 August 5. [William Henry Cavendish, 3rd Duke of] Portland, Balshade, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: cannot encourage Dunmore's hope of reappointment as Governor of the Bahama Islands. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents 1797 October 23. [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: Buck[wheat?] seed. 1 page.","Scope and Contents 1799 September 29. A[?] J[?], Berlin, to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: requests the certificate of his marriage to insure the future of his child. 3 pages.","[No Information; see finding aid]","Scope and Contents [Geoge, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: wood and coa","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park. Re: orderning linen for shirts in Perth.","Scope and Contents [Georege, Viscount] Fincatle, London, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore Park, Falkirk. Re: the farm of [?] McLackland.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, Newgate, to Thomas Jack, Dunmore parr. Re: papers relativeto Jack's contract as factor; turning tenants off farms.","Scope and Contents [Susan Hamilton]. Re: \"Showing, how she made a visit to Bathwell Castle on July 30th, 1802...\" Short exerpts from Shakespeare included.","Scope and Contents Craufurd [Crawford] Tait to [George], Lord fincastle, London. Re: marriage papers, rental and deed papers.","Scope and Contents Thom Jack, Dunmore Harbour, to [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle, london. Re: tenant agreements for Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: question of possession of farms.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack or Archibald McNicol, Dunmore Parrk, Falkirk. Re: requests guns and shooting clothes.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: requests linen; compliments Jack's ability.","Scope and Contents George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: list of clothes and linen.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Ardentenny estate; debts of his father John, 4th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: Financial confusion.","Scope and Contents Jugh, [1st] Earl Fortescue, Exeter, to [George] Viscount Fincastle. Re: commission as Lieutenant Colone Printed by [?] Trewmans, Exeter.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, to Thomas Jack. Re: visit to Scotland; sale of woods on Ardentenny estate; possible sale of Taymount.","Scope and Contents [George, Viscount] Fincastle, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: land exchanges; family.","Thomas Wingate, Stirling, to Thomas Jack, factor for [George], Lord Viscount Fincastle. Re: account for repairs to church, for militia and election.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greeock. Re: lumbering at Dunmore Park.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farming; his illness.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dnmore, St. Grey's, to Thomas Jack, Greenock. Re: farm buildings; visit to Scotland.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Hamilton, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: behavior of [?] Lamb; farming. Includes a note from Susan [wife of George].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glagow. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farming; A[ndrew] Stuart's management; family illness. 3 itmes. Enc","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: birth of a son [Henry Anthony].","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm in Argyllshire; tea greens; administration of his farms.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farm finances and buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack. Re: farming.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: farm buildings; turning off a tenant.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: Dunmore colliery.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, London, to Thomas Jack, Glasgow. Re: hiring tenants; cutting ferns.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: Jack's health; a visit.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart. Re: \"Amount of rent payable by the Tenatnts of Glenfinart.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Edinburgh, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood to Mr. [?] Dobie.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: sale of wood; needs \"coal for my Lime Stone.\"","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore, Glenfinart, to Thomas Jack, Airdrie. Re: hiring of Robert Ballock.","Scope and Contents A[?] Hamilton, Hamilton, to [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: Admittance as a burgess.","Scope and Contents Sissey Toosey, Paris, to [nephew Alexander], Viscount Fincastle. Re: St. Petersburg and the Coronation; will [William Spencer, 6th] Duke of Devonshire be appointed to the court of Russia?; social news.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to Mother [Susuan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: he has been noticed by Mr [George] Canning and [Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of] Wellington; may go back to Berlin; presentation to the Emperor at the Imperial palace; death of the Emperor.","Scope and Contents [Alexander, Viscount] Fincastle, St. Petersburg, to mother [Susan, daughter of Archibald, 9th Duke of Hamilton and wife of George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: leaving for Berlin, where it is less expensive to live.","Scope and Contents Susan Euphemia, C[ountess?] Hamilton \u0026 Brandon, Paris, to Alexander, Viscount Fincastle, Berlin. Re: Fincastle's \"attache business\"; William Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire and the Imperial coronation; travelling; patriotic virtue and natural rights; family news. Copy was made by Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [George, 5th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: rent due from tentants of Glenfinart, Fissanay, Taymont, and Kinropshire.","Scope and Contents William Worship, Yarmouth, to [brother] Francis Worship, London. Re: Examination of Mr. [?] Gunn; Duke of Sussex suggested that a witness was witholding information.","Scope and Contents Thomas Farrer, Lincoln's Inn Fields, to Sir Augustus D'Este. ReL Mr. [?] Gunn's going to Yarmouth.","Scope and Contents George Carter, Oatland Mills, Virginia, to [George 5th] Earl of Fincastle [Dunmore], England or Scotland. Re: a land exchange between [John 4th] Earl of Dunmore and Carter's father.","Scope and Contents Daniel O'Connell, London. Re: opinion in case about marriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, son of George III, to Lady Augusta Murray, daugher of [George 5th] Earl of Dunmore.","Scope and Contents [illegible], Hanover, to [?], Rotterdam. Re: general news, social and family; mentions the Duchess.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duck of Cambridge], Hanover, to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: mentions his own suster Augusta [Sophia]; social news; sends his cimpliments to pSusan Euphemia], Duchess of Hamilton. undated. Stephanie [?] to [Susan Eupemia], Lady Dunmore [wife of George, 5th Earl]. Re: birth of a daughter Marie. On reverse.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick] to [Alexander Edward, Viscount] Fincastle. Re: gift of shawl; her vacation at Rothemkirche; baron Cumberland [her husband] and the Prussian prince; his cousin [Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton] Lincoln. In German script. Included is an incomplete modernization of the text.","Scope and Contents [Anne Margaret] Lichfield, Countess of Rosebery, St. James Square, to Anne. Re: establishment of a post office on the Isle of Harris, as [George, 5th Earl of] Dunmore requested.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] Strathallan, Castle Strathallan, to [Alexander, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: death of Man. [?] Campbell, brother to [?] Campbell of Fairfield.","Scope and Contents Adolpjus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Kew, to [Charles Edward, Viscount] Fin[castle]. Re: coming marriage of Adolphus's daughter [Augusta Caroline] to her cousin, [Frederick William], Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents Auguste [wife of Adolphus Frederick], Gamble Cottage, to Lord [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: separation from her daughter [Augusta Caroline], who is getting married. In French.","Scope and Contents Adolphus [Frederick, Duke of Cambridge], Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: his fall getting into a pony cart; social news.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Windsor Castle, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of Alexander Edward, the 6th Earl]. Re: illness of Lord Dunmore; Lady [?] Douglas; visiting.","Scope and Contents Augusta Caroline to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Augusta [Sophia] to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl of Dunmore. Re: receipt of a picture of the late Earl.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [Later Edward VII] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: playing together at Buckingham Palace. A card is enclosed.","Scope and Contents Florence Nightengale, Grauton Ho., Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: has business at Sir John McHill's; success of [Catherine's brother, Sidney] Herbert, [1st Baron Herbert of Lea], in the recent elections.","Scope and Contents John Gillespie, Secretary, Royal Body of Archers, to Charles Adolphus Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Re: his admittance to the company. DS.","Scope and Contents Victoria, Edinburgh, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [Wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: death of Lady Dunmore's sister [Lady Elizabeth Herbert Clanwilliam], wife of Lord [Richard, 3rd Earl of] Clanwilliam.","Scope and Contents [Henry John Temple, Viscount] Palmerston, Broadlands, to Catherine, Lady Dunmore [wife of the late 6th Earl]. Re: appointment in the office of Inland Revenue at Edinburgh; social news.","Scope and Contents [Albert Edward], Prince of Wales, Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore, Holkhon Wells, Norfolk. Re: assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Telegraph.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: Dunmore's engagement to Lady Gertrue, [3rd daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester].","Scope and Contents Mrs. [Gertrude] Murray [wife of Charles adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Picture.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Marlborough House, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: meeting at the Marlborough Club.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: birth of a son [Alexander Edward].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chichester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of [Dunmore]'s daughter [Grace].","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Goodwood, Chicester, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: illness of Charlie's daughter [Grace]. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Anne Roxburche, [Lady of the Bedchamber and mistress of the Robes to H.M. Queen Victoria], to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: Lord Dunmore's eye injury.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], White's to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: [Dunmore]'s accident.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward, Sandringham, to [Gertrude], Lady Dunmore [wife of Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl]. Re: [Dunmore]'s eye accident.","Scope and Contents Alexander [II], St. Petersburg, to Karl Alexandrovitch. Re: thank you note for a gift of two ponies.","Scope and Contents [?], Crown Princess [of Germany, Berlin], to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: thank you note for a social occasion. A","Scope and Contents [Queen Victoria], Osburne, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for newspapers and notes.","Scope and Contents [?, Crown Princess of Germany], Berlin, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: marriage of Princess Charlotte. A","Scope and Contents [Crown Princess of Germany] to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: gift of sword. A","Scope and Contents [illegible, of Schlesing-Holstein], Winsor Ct. Park, to [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Helena, [Princess Christian of Schlesing-Holstein], Windsor Ct. Park., to [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thank you note.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, Norfolk, to Charlie [Chalres Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: business.","Scope and Contents Edward, Mar Lodge, Brannar, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: the Jaar Bazaar to pay off debts of the Drill Hall; selling pictures of himself at the bazaar.","Scope and Contents [Henry, 3rd Duke of] Wellington, Leicester, to [Charles Adolphus, 7th] Earl of Dunmore. Re: congratulates [Gertrude] Lady Dunmore.","Scope and Contents Alexandra [Wife of Albert Edward], Sandringham, to Lord [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of] Dunmore. Re: thanks for a book, partly about India.","Scope and Contents Albert Edward [later Edward VII], Sandringham, to Charlie [Charles Adolphus, 7th Earl of Dunmore]. Re: Fin[castle]'s entering staff college and his promotions there.","Scope and Contents [?] to [Chalres, 1st?] Earl of Dunmore, Hanover Square. Re: pressing need for a meeting.","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyll to John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: [Dunmore's] recent visit; sends regards to Fincastle [George Murray].","Scope and Contents John, 5th Duke of Argyyll, [Inversary?], to Lord John, 4th Earl of Dunmore. Re: visiting.","Scope and Contents [?] to [?]. Re: unhappiness at being separated from the recipient, now that their \"love is at an end.\" Wishing to keep the friendship going, the writer asks the recipent to speak to her at the \"Maskguerade tomorrow.\" Dated Tuesday, noon. [?]","Scope and Contents P[?] de Firechtenstein, Vinne, to [?]. Re: his friend [?Murray, Viscount] Fincastle, and [?] Dunmore; his daughters are married; social news; Mr. [?] de Keith; Mr. [?] Caldwel In French.","Scope and Contents S[amuel?] Rogers to [Catherine, wife of Alexander Edward], Lady Dunmore, Grafton Street. Re: portrait of herself and her husband [Alexander Edward, 6th Earl of Dunmore]; asks after Lady Pembroke.","Scope and Contents [?] to Dowager Countess of Pembroke.","[George, 5th Earl of Dunmore?], Dunmore Park, to William Stirling, James Duncasen, and Thomas Brown. Re: receipt.","Re: article, entitled, \"Truth,\" about a yong nobleman who helps an operatic star. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","John P. Taliaferro lived in Gloucester County and Ware Neck, Virginia. He was married to Eleanora W. Anderson. He is buried at the Ware Church Cemetery.","Material collected by Mollie Wellford (Taliaferro) Duval including: Taliaferro family papers, 1825-1872, which include two letters written from Richmond, Va. in June and July 1862 from John P. Taliaferro of the 26th Regt. Va. Vols., C.S.A., to his wife, with news of Civil War battles, causalities, friends, and relatives; collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Tayloe, Nelson, Perrin, Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb; and genealogical material regarding Mrs. Duval's husband's (John Tabb Duval) descent from Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and from Pocahontas.","Taliaferro Family Letters:\n13 June 1825. Copy of an agreement between [?] Anderson and [?] Walker. Frag.\n1859. \"A list of my negroes to hire out for the year 1859\" by unknown author.\n1 January 1860. A promissory note to pay John P. Taliaferro sixteen dollars for the hire of Eliza for the year 1860. Signed by Wm. Vaughan.\nApril 18,1860-May 11,1860. Entries in a diary describe the daily duties of the \"hands\" and social activities of the author.\nJune 12-22 [1862] [John P. Taliaferro], Richmond, Va. to his wife, n.p. Describes trip to the mountains for his health, mentions friends he met along the way, expects an appointment in the Q.M. Department â€\" $100 per month, expects a battle that day but doesn't believe it as he hears McClellan is falling back to the York River, authorities are ready to defend Richmond and waiting for a demonstration on the part of McClellan, has heard slaves left and took his wife's best dresses, learns of neighbors' dining with the Yankees and taking Oath of Allegiance to the Yankees, also two merchants refuse to take Confederate money, two days fight here, mentions causalities, goes today to the 26th Regt. Va. Vols, news of relatives and friends. 4 pp. AL.\n3 July 1862. John P. Taliaferro, Richmond. Va., to his wife, n.p. Complains that she hasn't given any news, a battle started last Thursday and is still going on, the enemy is routed, mentions causalities, relatives there, 800 dead Yankees in one field with dead horses, fears Richmond will be unhealthy. 4 pp. AL\n20 June 1872. Eleanora Taliaferro, Gloucester County, [Va.] to the Board of Visitors, Va. Military] Institute, asking for a place in the school for her youngest son, \"a bright and promising Boy of Sixteen,\" including note from Alex[ande]r G. 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Vols., C.S.A., to his wife, with news of Civil War battles, causalities, friends, and relatives; collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Tayloe, Nelson, Perrin, Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb; and genealogical material regarding Mrs. Duval's husband's (John Tabb Duval) descent from Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and from Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eTaliaferro Family Letters:\n13 June 1825. Copy of an agreement between [?] Anderson and [?] Walker. Frag.\n1859. \"A list of my negroes to hire out for the year 1859\" by unknown author.\n1 January 1860. A promissory note to pay John P. Taliaferro sixteen dollars for the hire of Eliza for the year 1860. Signed by Wm. Vaughan.\nApril 18,1860-May 11,1860. Entries in a diary describe the daily duties of the \"hands\" and social activities of the author.\nJune 12-22 [1862] [John P. 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Taliaferro of the 26th Regt. Va. Vols., C.S.A., to his wife, with news of Civil War battles, causalities, friends, and relatives; collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Tayloe, Nelson, Perrin, Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb; and genealogical material regarding Mrs. Duval's husband's (John Tabb Duval) descent from Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and from Pocahontas.","Taliaferro Family Letters:\n13 June 1825. Copy of an agreement between [?] Anderson and [?] Walker. Frag.\n1859. \"A list of my negroes to hire out for the year 1859\" by unknown author.\n1 January 1860. A promissory note to pay John P. Taliaferro sixteen dollars for the hire of Eliza for the year 1860. Signed by Wm. Vaughan.\nApril 18,1860-May 11,1860. Entries in a diary describe the daily duties of the \"hands\" and social activities of the author.\nJune 12-22 [1862] [John P. Taliaferro], Richmond, Va. to his wife, n.p. Describes trip to the mountains for his health, mentions friends he met along the way, expects an appointment in the Q.M. Department â€\" $100 per month, expects a battle that day but doesn't believe it as he hears McClellan is falling back to the York River, authorities are ready to defend Richmond and waiting for a demonstration on the part of McClellan, has heard slaves left and took his wife's best dresses, learns of neighbors' dining with the Yankees and taking Oath of Allegiance to the Yankees, also two merchants refuse to take Confederate money, two days fight here, mentions causalities, goes today to the 26th Regt. Va. Vols, news of relatives and friends. 4 pp. AL.\n3 July 1862. John P. Taliaferro, Richmond. Va., to his wife, n.p. Complains that she hasn't given any news, a battle started last Thursday and is still going on, the enemy is routed, mentions causalities, relatives there, 800 dead Yankees in one field with dead horses, fears Richmond will be unhealthy. 4 pp. AL\n20 June 1872. Eleanora Taliaferro, Gloucester County, [Va.] to the Board of Visitors, Va. Military] Institute, asking for a place in the school for her youngest son, \"a bright and promising Boy of Sixteen,\" including note from Alex[ande]r G. Taliaferro to \"Cousin Eleanora\" stating this is a copy of the application made by him in her name. 2 pp. Cy of ALS.","Collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Taylee, Nelson, Perrin/Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb.","Collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Taylee, Nelson, Perrin/Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb.","Folder 4: Collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Taylee, Nelson, Perrin/Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb.","Documents illustrating John Tabb Duval's (husband of Mollie Wellford Taliaferro Duval) descent from Richard Henry Lee and Pocahontas.","Autographs of John Strode Barbour, Thomas Henry Bayley, John Warwick Daniel, and Charles Triplett O'Ferrall."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Duval family","Taliaferro family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Duval family","Taliaferro family"],"persname_ssim":["Taliaferro, John P., 1828-1869"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Duval family","Taliaferro family","Taliaferro, John P., 1828-1869"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:32.028Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_922","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_922","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_922","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_922","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_922.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Duval Collection","title_ssm":["Duval Collection"],"title_tesim":["Duval Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1825-1872"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1825-1872"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1825/1872"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Duval Collection, 1825/1872"],"text":["Duval Collection, 1825/1872","SC 00250","/repositories/2/resources/922","Genealogy","Gloucester County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","John P. Taliaferro lived in Gloucester County and Ware Neck, Virginia. He was married to Eleanora W. Anderson. He is buried at the Ware Church Cemetery.","Material collected by Mollie Wellford (Taliaferro) Duval including: Taliaferro family papers, 1825-1872, which include two letters written from Richmond, Va. in June and July 1862 from John P. Taliaferro of the 26th Regt. Va. Vols., C.S.A., to his wife, with news of Civil War battles, causalities, friends, and relatives; collected genealogical material of the following families of Gloucester Co., Va.: Wormeley, Wellford, Duval, Walke, Taliaferro, Tayloe, Nelson, Perrin, Taylor, Jones, Hansford, and Tabb; and genealogical material regarding Mrs. Duval's husband's (John Tabb Duval) descent from Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and from Pocahontas.","Taliaferro Family Letters:\n13 June 1825. Copy of an agreement between [?] Anderson and [?] Walker. Frag.\n1859. \"A list of my negroes to hire out for the year 1859\" by unknown author.\n1 January 1860. A promissory note to pay John P. 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Taliaferro], Richmond, Va. to his wife, n.p. Describes trip to the mountains for his health, mentions friends he met along the way, expects an appointment in the Q.M. Department â€\" $100 per month, expects a battle that day but doesn't believe it as he hears McClellan is falling back to the York River, authorities are ready to defend Richmond and waiting for a demonstration on the part of McClellan, has heard slaves left and took his wife's best dresses, learns of neighbors' dining with the Yankees and taking Oath of Allegiance to the Yankees, also two merchants refuse to take Confederate money, two days fight here, mentions causalities, goes today to the 26th Regt. Va. Vols, news of relatives and friends. 4 pp. AL.\n3 July 1862. John P. Taliaferro, Richmond. Va., to his wife, n.p. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Addition 2000.49 is filed at the end of Box 3 of Mss. 82 Swem4.","Earl Gregg Swem was born December 29, 1870 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Lafayette College (A.B. and A.M.) Swem worked as a high school instructor 1893-1900. He worked for the John Crerar Library, the Superintendent of Documents Library, the Armour Institute Library, was the chief of the cataloging division of the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, assistant Virginia State Librarian, and Librarian for the College of William and Mary. Swem compiled about forty finding lists and bibliographies, was managing editor of the William and Mary Quarterly and supervised the production of the Virginia Historical Index. He died in Louisville, Kentucky on April 14, 1965.","Processed by Elizabeth Engelken in 1989.","Box and folder list updated by Patricia Sanabria, SCRC staff, in May of 2011.","See also the E. G. Swem Papers and the Earl G. Swem Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Papers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.","Addition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.","This series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.","Census records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.","Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.","Inventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.","Copy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.","Articles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.","A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.","Undated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".","Correpondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.","Two genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"","Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.","Inventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)","Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.","Letters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.","1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.","Cartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)","Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)","Photographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)","Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.","Gregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Letters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Materials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.","Printed materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.","Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.","Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.","Newspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.","Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.","Document from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.","Hansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.","Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.","Documents and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.","Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.","Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.","Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.","Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.","This series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.","4 1/2\" x 6\", black and white print. 1 item.","5\" x 7\" black and white print. 1 item.","2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" black and white print. 1 item.","3 1/4\" x 3 1/2\" color print. 1 item.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982"],"collection_ssim":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049","/repositories/2/resources/8693"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049","/repositories/2/resources/8693"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"creator_ssm":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971"],"creator_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"creators_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough","Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"date_range_isim":[1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.","Addition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.","This series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.","Census records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.","Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.","Inventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.","Copy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.","Articles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.","A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.","Undated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".","Correpondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.","Two genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"","Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.","Inventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)","Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.","Letters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.","1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.","Cartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)","Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)","Photographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)","Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.","Gregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Letters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Materials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.","Printed materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.","Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.","Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.","Newspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.","Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.","Document from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.","Hansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.","Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.","Documents and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.","Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.","Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.","Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.","Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.","This series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.","4 1/2\" x 6\", black and white print. 1 item.","5\" x 7\" black and white print. 1 item.","2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" black and white print. 1 item.","3 1/4\" x 3 1/2\" color print. 1 item."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"persname_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":44,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:47:19.644Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCensus records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrepondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026amp; Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026amp; Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 1/2\" x 6\", black and white print. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5\" x 7\" black and white print. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" black and white print. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 1/4\" x 3 1/2\" color print. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8693","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8693","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8693","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8693","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8693.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Swem, Earl Gregg Genealogy Collection","title_ssm":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection"],"title_tesim":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1719-1982"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1719-1982"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1719/1982"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982"],"text":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982","Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049","/repositories/2/resources/8693","Virginia--Genealogy","Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Addition 2000.49 is filed at the end of Box 3 of Mss. 82 Swem4.","Earl Gregg Swem was born December 29, 1870 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Lafayette College (A.B. and A.M.) Swem worked as a high school instructor 1893-1900. He worked for the John Crerar Library, the Superintendent of Documents Library, the Armour Institute Library, was the chief of the cataloging division of the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, assistant Virginia State Librarian, and Librarian for the College of William and Mary. Swem compiled about forty finding lists and bibliographies, was managing editor of the William and Mary Quarterly and supervised the production of the Virginia Historical Index. He died in Louisville, Kentucky on April 14, 1965.","Processed by Elizabeth Engelken in 1989.","Box and folder list updated by Patricia Sanabria, SCRC staff, in May of 2011.","See also the E. G. Swem Papers and the Earl G. Swem Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Papers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.","Addition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.","This series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.","Census records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.","Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.","Inventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.","Copy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.","Articles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.","A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.","Undated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".","Correpondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.","Two genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"","Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.","Inventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)","Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.","Letters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.","1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.","Cartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)","Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)","Photographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)","Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.","Gregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Letters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Materials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.","Printed materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.","Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.","Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.","Newspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.","Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.","Document from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.","Hansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.","Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.","Documents and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.","Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.","Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.","Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.","Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.","This series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.","4 1/2\" x 6\", black and white print. 1 item.","5\" x 7\" black and white print. 1 item.","2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" black and white print. 1 item.","3 1/4\" x 3 1/2\" color print. 1 item.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982"],"collection_ssim":["Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, 1719/1982"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049","/repositories/2/resources/8693"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049","/repositories/2/resources/8693"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy"],"creator_ssm":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971"],"creator_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"creators_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough","Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Photographs","Receipts (financial records)"],"date_range_isim":[1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.","Addition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.","This series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.","Census records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.","Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.","Inventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.","Copy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.","Articles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.","A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.","Undated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".","Correpondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.","Two genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"","Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.","Inventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)","Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.","Letters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.","1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.","Cartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)","Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026 Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)","Photographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)","Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)","Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.","Gregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Letters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.","Materials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.","Printed materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.","Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.","Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.","Newspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.","Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.","Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.","Document from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.","Hansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.","Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.","Documents and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.","Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.","Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.","Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.","Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.","This series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.","4 1/2\" x 6\", black and white print. 1 item.","5\" x 7\" black and white print. 1 item.","2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" black and white print. 1 item.","3 1/4\" x 3 1/2\" color print. 1 item."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"persname_ssim":["Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Farish family","Gregg family","Hansbrough family","Luce family","Smith family","Swaim family","Swem family","Wright family","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971","Swem, Lilia Hansbrough"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":44,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:47:19.644Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCensus records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. \"Letter to a Brother,\" Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the \"Montana Magazine of History\" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to \"Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. \"Log Cabin History\" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing \"Log Cabin History.\" 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book \"The Quaker Greggs.\" 1889. \"Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa,\" sketches of \"Prominent and Representative Citizens\" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. \"The Quaker Greggs\" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the \"origin, history, activities and personalities\" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from \"A Short History of the Gregg Family,\" by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. \"The Swem Family,\" notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. \"Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames.\" Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks \"Swaim's or LaForge Lane.\" 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. \"The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York\" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. \"Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York.\" Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. \"The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum.\" Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. \"The Story of the Voorlezer's House.\" Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. \"The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey.\" Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. \"National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey.\" Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this \"a very valuable contribution .\" Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. \"Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. \"The Staten Island Historian.\" Information about \"Oude Dorp\" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14\" x 17 1/2\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrepondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's \"Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia,\" 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to \"the Swime [Swem] matter\" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America.\" 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about \"Arnold Swem.\" 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's \"Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J.\" copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back \"several generations,\" yet these charts are highly important.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. \"A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County,\" by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication \"The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;\" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from \"History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.\" 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x5\", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. \"Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish,\" written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;\" \"Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier\" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. \"The Farish Family.\" Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, \"quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W).\" 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. \"Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families,\" a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. \"Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families.\" Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled \"The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock,\" by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem \"I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In,\" no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4\"x2 1/2\", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4\"x6 7/8\", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4\"x6\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4\"x5\", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4\"x6\" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2\"x4 3/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"about 5 years old,\" posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a \"wall\" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4\"x6 1/2\", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at \"Swem,\" \"Cottage Gallery,\" Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President of senior class; Dr. Wagener, President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12\"x8 3/4\", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2\"x7\", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood \u0026amp; Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x8\", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood \u0026amp; Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7\"x10\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x4\", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographic print, 14\"x10\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem \"Proof only\" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2\"x11\", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old.\" 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with \"Lassie\" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x?\" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8\"x5 3/8\", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4\"x6\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4\"x5 1/2\", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2\"x?\" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2\"x6 1/2\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 1/2\", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2\"x3 1/4\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4\"x5\", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5\"x3 1/2\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of \"Spadehaven,\" home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of \"Spadehaven.\" 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8\"x4 1/2\", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x2 3/8\", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2\"x5\", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4\"x3\", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3\"x3\", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his \"dear wife,\" Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. \"A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.],\" at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to \"Old Daddy\" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the \"Assembly Program,\" \"Reading Can Be Fun.\" Attached is a construction paper \"card\" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for \"Reading Can Be Fun,\" Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, \"Hansborough Records.\" 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of \"A Mother's prayer,\" and \"When in future distant years..\" Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. 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