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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.","Future accruals are expected.","Acc. 1976.001 transferred 01/1976; Acc. 1980.039 purchased from Paul Richards 09/1964; Acc. 1981.075 transferred 05/04/1981;  Acc. 1983.010 transferred from the President's Office 07/23/1951; Acc. 1983.060 transferred 07/1976; Acc. 1983.089 transferred 07/12/1976; Acc. 1984.037 transferred 05/10/1984; Acc. 1984.073 transferred 10/01/1984, 05/09/1986, 10/04/1988, 03/12/1990, and 09/12/1990; Acc. 1985.026 transferred on 4/4/1985; Acc. 1985.085 transferred 12/17/1985; Acc. 1986.023 transferred  07/15/1986; Acc. 1987.025 transferred 04/10/1987; Acc. 1987.028 transferred 04/10/1987; Acc. 1987.053 transferred 04/30/1987; Acc. 1988.106 transferred 07/1988; Acc. 1992.004 transferred 02/24/1992; Acc. 1992.015 transferred 04/10/1992; Acc. 1992.020 transferred 03/02/1992; Acc. 1993. 018 transferred 04/02/1993; Acc. 1993.018 transferred spring 1996; Acc. 1995.023 transferred 05/25/1995; Acc. 1995.029 transferred 03/07/1985; Acc. 1996.021 transferred  1996; Acc. 1998.018 transferred 07/08/1998; Acc. 1998.071 transferred 09/18/1998; Acc. 1998.072 transferred 1995; Acc. 1999.083 transferred 08/20/1999; Acc. 2002.078 transferred 12/20/2002. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.","A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Portions of this collection are located offsite. Please ask staff for assistance.","Acc. 2011.489 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2011.","See Development Gift Accounting and Development Gift Planning Records in staff database. A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8). UA 274: Presidential Debate Press Packets.","Acc. 1976.001: Publications materials for J.E. Morpurgo's Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.","Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.","Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.","Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).","Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.","Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.","Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.","Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.","Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"","Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.","Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.","Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.","Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.","Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.","Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.","Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.","Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.","Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.","Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.","Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.","Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.","Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. It lists the alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations who made a contribution to the Wamp;M Annual Fund.","The collection includes the following materials that were formerly part of the University Archives Publications Collection:","Fundraising campaigns, reports, booklets; Audited Financial Report; Campaign for the College 1976-1979; For the Fourth Century or Into the Fourth Century 1986-1993; William and Mary Annual Fund; Campaign for William and Mary \"Charting Our Destiny,\" 2003-2006; William and Mary 2010-preliminary report circa 2000; Chancellor's Circle; Development Plans, reports; Town and Gown newsletter; President's Report 2010, President's Rerport 2011.","From the Gift Planning Office:","Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society; 1987 Master Plan-physical planning report; The President's Council; Student Advancement Association; Tercentenary Office; Events Management Guide, Protocol Guidelines, 1995.","A letter from James Southall Wilson, at Williamsburg, VA, to George P Coleman, at Richmond, VA, concerning an endowment fund for the College. 30 Sept 1914","A letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman concerning an endowment fund. Feb 15, 1916","Publications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Alumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,","1982 and 1984 class agent handbook","questionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972","list of administrative events for 1997-2005","pamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.","pamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.","Campaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.","fundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million","Campaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement","Campaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors","Insiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994","newsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign","brochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.","newsletters","booklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)","Campaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming","newsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations","brochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;","brochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million","CASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.","newsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising","list of members; invitations to luncheons.","Media tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena","Various brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981","issues facing the college in the next decade","Presentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects","1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects","3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report","Development Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.","newsletters","newsletters","1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.","1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","donation fliers for Wamp;M staff","Development Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples","sample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes","undated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.","cards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House","undated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development","Develoopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund","letter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993","newsletters and calendars of lectures","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996","Development Office: William and Mary Annual Fund","Honor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college","Honor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets","Honor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards","Advances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets","BOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02","meeting minutes","Endowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.","letter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;","April 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports","A Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994","annual report","agenda and minutes","consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002","appreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,","Annual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays","Investment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers","brochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members","Endowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.","Joint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments","Endowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.","Endowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.","newspaper article on breaking ground at New Town","book of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Audited financial statements, June 30, 2005","News article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation","Annual Report 2007, 2008","Endowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.","photocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.","This booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.","Booklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;","Sample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.","invitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.","Friends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,","various brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.","brochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs","1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.","Fund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007","1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","Gift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.","gift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture","invitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.","brochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print","schedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987","Detailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues","invitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce","President's Council.","list of members","invitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III","invitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members","schedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day","invitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001","Student Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients","invitations; list of members","fliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;","various fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events","looseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,","sample of dinner invitations","William and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure","Invitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007","Invitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013","President's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013","One Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.","Invitations to 2014 dinner and menu","flier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. Schedule of activies for week of November 16-21, 2014","The Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.","A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).","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","College of William and Mary. Office of University Development","College of William and Mary. College Development","College of William and Mary. Endowment Association.","College of William and Mary. Office of Director of Development","College of William and Mary. 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A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8). UA 274: Presidential Debate Press Packets.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See Development Gift Accounting and Development Gift Planning Records in staff database. A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8). UA 274: Presidential Debate Press Packets."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 1976.001: Publications materials for J.E. Morpurgo's \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eTheir Majesties' Royall Colledge\u003c/emph\u003e, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. It lists the alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations who made a contribution to the Wamp;M Annual Fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e  \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe collection includes the following materials that were formerly part of the University Archives Publications Collection:\u003c/emph\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Fundraising campaigns, reports, booklets; Audited Financial Report; Campaign for the College 1976-1979; For the Fourth Century or Into the Fourth Century 1986-1993; William and Mary Annual Fund; Campaign for William and Mary \"Charting Our Destiny,\" 2003-2006; William and Mary 2010-preliminary report circa 2000; Chancellor's Circle; Development Plans, reports; Town and Gown newsletter; President's Report 2010, President's Rerport 2011.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e From the Gift Planning Office:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society; 1987 Master Plan-physical planning report; The President's Council; Student Advancement Association; Tercentenary Office; Events Management Guide, Protocol Guidelines, 1995.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A letter from James Southall Wilson, at Williamsburg, VA, to George P Coleman, at Richmond, VA, concerning an endowment fund for the College. 30 Sept 1914\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman concerning an endowment fund. Feb 15, 1916\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePublications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1982 and 1984 class agent handbook\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003equestionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of administrative events for 1997-2005\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebooklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of members; invitations to luncheons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedia tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eissues facing the college in the next decade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edonation fliers for Wamp;M staff\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeveloopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters and calendars of lectures\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office: William and Mary Annual Fund\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003emeeting minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApril 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eannual report\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eagenda and minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econsolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvestment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewspaper article on breaking ground at New Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebook of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudited financial statements, June 30, 2005\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual Report 2007, 2008\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ephotocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003egift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eschedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eschedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStudent Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elooseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample of dinner invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations to 2014 dinner and menu\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eflier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. 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Morpurgo's Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.","Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.","Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.","Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).","Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.","Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.","Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.","Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.","Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"","Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.","Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.","Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.","Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.","Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.","Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.","Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.","Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.","Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.","Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.","Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.","Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.","Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. It lists the alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations who made a contribution to the Wamp;M Annual Fund.","The collection includes the following materials that were formerly part of the University Archives Publications Collection:","Fundraising campaigns, reports, booklets; Audited Financial Report; Campaign for the College 1976-1979; For the Fourth Century or Into the Fourth Century 1986-1993; William and Mary Annual Fund; Campaign for William and Mary \"Charting Our Destiny,\" 2003-2006; William and Mary 2010-preliminary report circa 2000; Chancellor's Circle; Development Plans, reports; Town and Gown newsletter; President's Report 2010, President's Rerport 2011.","From the Gift Planning Office:","Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society; 1987 Master Plan-physical planning report; The President's Council; Student Advancement Association; Tercentenary Office; Events Management Guide, Protocol Guidelines, 1995.","A letter from James Southall Wilson, at Williamsburg, VA, to George P Coleman, at Richmond, VA, concerning an endowment fund for the College. 30 Sept 1914","A letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman concerning an endowment fund. Feb 15, 1916","Publications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Alumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,","1982 and 1984 class agent handbook","questionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972","list of administrative events for 1997-2005","pamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.","pamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.","Campaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.","fundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million","Campaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement","Campaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors","Insiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994","newsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign","brochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.","newsletters","booklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)","Campaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming","newsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations","brochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;","brochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million","CASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.","newsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising","list of members; invitations to luncheons.","Media tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena","Various brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981","issues facing the college in the next decade","Presentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects","1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects","3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report","Development Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.","newsletters","newsletters","1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.","1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","donation fliers for Wamp;M staff","Development Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples","sample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes","undated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.","cards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House","undated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development","Develoopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund","letter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993","newsletters and calendars of lectures","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996","Development Office: William and Mary Annual Fund","Honor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college","Honor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets","Honor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards","Advances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets","BOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02","meeting minutes","Endowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.","letter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;","April 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports","A Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994","annual report","agenda and minutes","consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002","appreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,","Annual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays","Investment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers","brochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members","Endowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.","Joint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments","Endowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.","Endowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.","newspaper article on breaking ground at New Town","book of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Audited financial statements, June 30, 2005","News article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation","Annual Report 2007, 2008","Endowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.","photocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.","This booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.","Booklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;","Sample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.","invitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.","Friends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,","various brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.","brochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs","1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.","Fund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007","1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","Gift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.","gift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture","invitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.","brochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print","schedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987","Detailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues","invitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce","President's Council.","list of members","invitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III","invitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members","schedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day","invitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001","Student Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients","invitations; list of members","fliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;","various fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events","looseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,","sample of dinner invitations","William and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure","Invitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007","Invitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013","President's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013","One Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.","Invitations to 2014 dinner and menu","flier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. Schedule of activies for week of November 16-21, 2014"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.","A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8)."],"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","College of William and Mary. Office of University Development","College of William and Mary. College Development","College of William and Mary. Endowment Association.","College of William and Mary. Office of Director of Development","College of William and Mary. Office of Grants and Research Administration","Fund for William and Mary","Vice President for Business Affairs","Development Office--Endowment Association","National Center for State Courts"],"names_coll_ssim":["Development Office--Endowment Association","National Center for State Courts","Verkuil, Paul R"],"persname_ssim":["Goodwin, William Archer Rutherfoord, 1869-1939","Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938","Morpurgo, Jack Eric","Verkuil, Paul R"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary. Office of University Development","College of William and Mary. College Development","College of William and Mary. Endowment Association.","College of William and Mary. Office of Director of Development","College of William and Mary. Office of Grants and Research Administration","Fund for William and Mary","Vice President for Business Affairs","Development Office--Endowment Association","National Center for State Courts","Goodwin, William Archer Rutherfoord, 1869-1939","Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938","Morpurgo, Jack Eric","Verkuil, Paul R"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":198,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:47:01.879Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8558","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8558","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8558","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8558","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8558.xml","title_filing_ssi":"University Development, Office of, Records","title_ssm":["Office of University Development Records"],"title_tesim":["Office of University Development Records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1920-2014"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1920-2014"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1920/2014"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Office of University Development Records, 1920/2014"],"text":["Office of University Development Records, 1920/2014","UA 126","/repositories/2/resources/8558","Affirmative action programs","Awards and Scholarships--Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship","Fundraising campaigns","Visitors to Campus--Charles, Prince of Wales (1981)","Agendas (administrative records)","Correspondence","Financial records","Ledgers (Accounting)","Microfilms","Minutes","Press releases","Reports","Scrapbooks","Typescripts","Original of Acc. 1981.075 (containing individuals' names) is confidential and open only for official administrative use.","Acc. 1984.073 requires permission from the Endowment Association Treasurer.","Acc. 1985.085 requires permission from the President's Office.","Acc. 1986.023 is confidential. 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.","Future accruals are expected.","Acc. 1976.001 transferred 01/1976; Acc. 1980.039 purchased from Paul Richards 09/1964; Acc. 1981.075 transferred 05/04/1981;  Acc. 1983.010 transferred from the President's Office 07/23/1951; Acc. 1983.060 transferred 07/1976; Acc. 1983.089 transferred 07/12/1976; Acc. 1984.037 transferred 05/10/1984; Acc. 1984.073 transferred 10/01/1984, 05/09/1986, 10/04/1988, 03/12/1990, and 09/12/1990; Acc. 1985.026 transferred on 4/4/1985; Acc. 1985.085 transferred 12/17/1985; Acc. 1986.023 transferred  07/15/1986; Acc. 1987.025 transferred 04/10/1987; Acc. 1987.028 transferred 04/10/1987; Acc. 1987.053 transferred 04/30/1987; Acc. 1988.106 transferred 07/1988; Acc. 1992.004 transferred 02/24/1992; Acc. 1992.015 transferred 04/10/1992; Acc. 1992.020 transferred 03/02/1992; Acc. 1993. 018 transferred 04/02/1993; Acc. 1993.018 transferred spring 1996; Acc. 1995.023 transferred 05/25/1995; Acc. 1995.029 transferred 03/07/1985; Acc. 1996.021 transferred  1996; Acc. 1998.018 transferred 07/08/1998; Acc. 1998.071 transferred 09/18/1998; Acc. 1998.072 transferred 1995; Acc. 1999.083 transferred 08/20/1999; Acc. 2002.078 transferred 12/20/2002. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.","A portion of this collection was previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Portions of this collection are located offsite. Please ask staff for assistance.","Acc. 2011.489 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2011.","See Development Gift Accounting and Development Gift Planning Records in staff database. A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8). UA 274: Presidential Debate Press Packets.","Acc. 1976.001: Publications materials for J.E. Morpurgo's Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.","Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.","Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.","Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).","Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.","Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.","Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.","Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.","Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"","Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.","Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.","Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.","Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.","Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.","Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.","Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.","Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.","Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.","Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.","Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.","Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.","Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. It lists the alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations who made a contribution to the Wamp;M Annual Fund.","The collection includes the following materials that were formerly part of the University Archives Publications Collection:","Fundraising campaigns, reports, booklets; Audited Financial Report; Campaign for the College 1976-1979; For the Fourth Century or Into the Fourth Century 1986-1993; William and Mary Annual Fund; Campaign for William and Mary \"Charting Our Destiny,\" 2003-2006; William and Mary 2010-preliminary report circa 2000; Chancellor's Circle; Development Plans, reports; Town and Gown newsletter; President's Report 2010, President's Rerport 2011.","From the Gift Planning Office:","Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society; 1987 Master Plan-physical planning report; The President's Council; Student Advancement Association; Tercentenary Office; Events Management Guide, Protocol Guidelines, 1995.","A letter from James Southall Wilson, at Williamsburg, VA, to George P Coleman, at Richmond, VA, concerning an endowment fund for the College. 30 Sept 1914","A letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman concerning an endowment fund. Feb 15, 1916","Publications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Alumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,","1982 and 1984 class agent handbook","questionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972","list of administrative events for 1997-2005","pamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.","pamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.","Campaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.","fundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million","Campaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement","Campaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors","Insiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994","newsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign","brochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.","newsletters","booklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)","Campaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming","newsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations","brochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;","brochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million","CASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.","newsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising","list of members; invitations to luncheons.","Media tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena","Various brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981","issues facing the college in the next decade","Presentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects","1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects","3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report","Development Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.","newsletters","newsletters","1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.","1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","donation fliers for Wamp;M staff","Development Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples","sample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes","undated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.","cards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House","undated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development","Develoopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund","letter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993","newsletters and calendars of lectures","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996","Development Office: William and Mary Annual Fund","Honor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college","Honor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets","Honor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards","Advances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets","BOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02","meeting minutes","Endowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.","letter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;","April 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports","A Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994","annual report","agenda and minutes","consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002","appreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,","Annual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays","Investment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers","brochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members","Endowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.","Joint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments","Endowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.","Endowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.","newspaper article on breaking ground at New Town","book of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Audited financial statements, June 30, 2005","News article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation","Annual Report 2007, 2008","Endowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.","photocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.","This booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.","Booklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;","Sample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.","invitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.","Friends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,","various brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.","brochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs","1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.","Fund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007","1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","Gift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.","gift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture","invitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.","brochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print","schedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987","Detailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues","invitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce","President's Council.","list of members","invitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III","invitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members","schedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day","invitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001","Student Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients","invitations; list of members","fliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;","various fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events","looseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,","sample of dinner invitations","William and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure","Invitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007","Invitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013","President's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013","One Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.","Invitations to 2014 dinner and menu","flier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. Schedule of activies for week of November 16-21, 2014","The Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.","A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).","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","College of William and Mary. Office of University Development","College of William and Mary. College Development","College of William and Mary. Endowment Association.","College of William and Mary. Office of Director of Development","College of William and Mary. 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Morpurgo's \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eTheir Majesties' Royall Colledge\u003c/emph\u003e, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. 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Feb 15, 1916\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePublications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1982 and 1984 class agent handbook\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003equestionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of administrative events for 1997-2005\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebooklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of members; invitations to luncheons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedia tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eissues facing the college in the next decade\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edonation fliers for Wamp;M staff\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eundated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeveloopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewsletters and calendars of lectures\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evariety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Office: William and Mary Annual Fund\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003emeeting minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eletter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApril 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eannual report\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eagenda and minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econsolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvestment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enewspaper article on breaking ground at New Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebook of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudited financial statements, June 30, 2005\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual Report 2007, 2008\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEndowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ephotocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample letters of appeals and communications for funding\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003egift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ebrochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eschedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elist of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eschedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStudent Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvitations; list of members\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evarious fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elooseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esample of dinner invitations\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations to 2014 dinner and menu\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eflier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. 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Morpurgo's Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, including blue line copies, page proofs, and a paper-bound copy of the book.","Acc. 1980.039: Endowment fundraising letter from Cary T. Grayson, Rear Admiral, M.C. U.S. Navy, to James P. Monroe, M.I.T., soliciting building funds for the College, 23 March 1920.","Acc. 1981.075: Two copies of the Campaign for the College Final Report, 1979. One copy has individuals' names removed; this is open to researchers.","Acc. 1983.010: This material contains two copies (one bound, one unbound) of the \"Report of the Reverend William A. R. Goodwin, D. D., Director - Endowment Campaign,\" given to President John Stewart Bryan on 30 October 1934 and a sheet listing contributors to specific funds. The material also contains a volume recording amounts paid in to the endowment fund, dated 1923. In this volume there is a list of stocks and bonds (p. 123), a call to churches (p.355), and records of the purchase and repair of a house on Francis Street (pp. 100, 298-304).","Acc. 1983.060: Office of University Advancement correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about the National Conference for the Judiciary (1971) and the National Center for State Courts, 1970-1976.","Acc. 1983.089: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Records, including financial statements and lists of recipients, 1968-1974.","Acc. 1984.037: Book listing donors to the Class of 1934 Reunion Gift Fund and the books Swem Library purchased with the money.","Acc. 1985.026: Scrapbook of fundraising efforts between 1979-1983.","Acc. 1985.085: Long Range Planning Commission Records, 1983-1985. Includes reports of the commission, with members' comments, task force reports, a membership list, correspondence, and copies of \"An Age of Distinction: William and Mary's Fourth Century.\"","Acc. 1986.023: Corporate and Foundation Relations Records, 1975-1982. Includes information on college-wide programs, Arts and Sciences programs, Grants and Research, Business Affairs, and professional organizations.","Acc. 1987.025: Loose-leaf notebook containing faculty vitas and research interests, circa 1973.","Acc. 1987.028: Campaign for the College Records, 1975-1976. Includes correspondence relating to the Campaign for the College and the Public Relations Advisory Committee, agendas and minutes from meetings, and goals of the campaign.","Acc. 1988.106: Annual Support Records, 1972-1986. Includes files about annual fund drives, friends and parents fundraising groups, and M.B.A. alumni fundraising activities.","Acc. 1992.020: Judaic Studies Endowment Records, 1982-1988. Includes committee correspondence, notes about setting up the endowment, acknowledgments, and donor lists.","Acc. 1993.018: Presidential Files, 1985-1990. Includes materials on President Verkuil's inauguration and the Epson-Ivy Bowl between the United States and Japan.","Acc. 1995.023: Charles Prince of Wales Files, 1981. Includes records from the 1981 visit of HRH Charles Prince of Wales. On Saturday, May 2, Prince Charles received the College's first honorary fellowship at t convocation in Phi Beta Kappa Hall.","Acc. 1996.021: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.018: Development Office Records, undated.","Acc. 1998.071: Campaign for the Fourth Century Records, 1986-1993. Includes correspondence, marketing plans, and reports.","Acc. 1998.072: Affirmative Action Committee Records, 1981-1991. Includes correspondence, news releases, employment assessments, and news clippings.","Acc. 1999.083: Real Property Records, 1974. Includes information about the possible purchase of property by the College.","Acc. 2002.078: Development Office Records, 1974-1994. Includes on scrapbook dated June 1979, and two boxes with videocassettes, and architectural renderings of the Special Collections wing of Swem library.","Acc. 2011.489: Contains invitations, programs, a negative, and other material from the University Events office located in the Office of University Development at the College of William and Mary. The bulk of the material consists of invitations to various events on campus, including the Inauguration of President Timothy J. Sullivan, but also includes a program from the dedication of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies in 1989, and a copy of a blueprint featuring the first floor of the Wren Building in 1962.","Acc. 2011.711  1991-2001 Annual Fund Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and tHanks the generous supporters of the Wamp;M Annual Fund. It lists the alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations who made a contribution to the Wamp;M Annual Fund.","The collection includes the following materials that were formerly part of the University Archives Publications Collection:","Fundraising campaigns, reports, booklets; Audited Financial Report; Campaign for the College 1976-1979; For the Fourth Century or Into the Fourth Century 1986-1993; William and Mary Annual Fund; Campaign for William and Mary \"Charting Our Destiny,\" 2003-2006; William and Mary 2010-preliminary report circa 2000; Chancellor's Circle; Development Plans, reports; Town and Gown newsletter; President's Report 2010, President's Rerport 2011.","From the Gift Planning Office:","Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society; 1987 Master Plan-physical planning report; The President's Council; Student Advancement Association; Tercentenary Office; Events Management Guide, Protocol Guidelines, 1995.","A letter from James Southall Wilson, at Williamsburg, VA, to George P Coleman, at Richmond, VA, concerning an endowment fund for the College. 30 Sept 1914","A letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman concerning an endowment fund. Feb 15, 1916","Publications that were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","Alumni Agents, Alumni questionnaire, Blair-Madison Memorial Building and Endowment Fund, Calendars,","1982 and 1984 class agent handbook","questionnaire and letter sent to 22,000 alumni in 1972","list of administrative events for 1997-2005","pamphlet requesting funding to preserve and restore the main college building in memory of James Blair and Bishop James Madison with the complege restoration to cost $100,000 (The Main Building is now named Christopher Wren Building). Also to establish an endowment of scholarships to educate students for the Christian ministry. The funds were to be used to fire-proof the building and complege the quadrangle as originally planned to supply much needed additional lecture rooms.","pamphlet to raise $1,440,000 during President JAC Chandler's term. Funds were needed for: Marshall-Wythe school of government and citizenship; professor's salaries, school of humanities, library fund; restoration of Wren Building; PBK; enlarging library building; Rogers Hall, Gym; dorm for men; women's dorm and dining hall.Listed in the last pages are famous alumni.","Campaign for the College, Campaign for the Fourth Century.","fundraising brochures: 1976 goal to raise $10 million for endowment, $4million for current operations, $5million in new planned gifts through estate arrangements. Last pages included a college profile andoperating budget. 19777 gifts in trust with retained life income provisions booklet 1978 dinner invitation for The Campaign for the College 1979 Campiagn for the College Final Report 1988 Campign Plan to raise $125 million","Campaign to raise $150million by the College's 300th anniversary in 1993. Includes Leadership committee, organization chart, Presidential working paper, invitations, various brochures, marketing plan. Insiders' Case Statement prepared August, 1987, by the Barton-Gillet Company, Baltimore, MD. Into The Fourth Century; a plan for the future of Wamp;M prepared November, 1994 includes the Mission Statement","Campaign for the Fourth Century: Campaign update, companion pieces for individual areas, pre-campaign update, report to investors","Insiders' Case Statement from August, 1988; The Campaign for the Fourth Centurey President's Report: Future Directions. (President Timothy Sullivan reports the 7 year campaign raised $153million) A Plan for the Future of Wamp;M by President Timothy Sullivan, October 21, 1994","newsletters dated from June 1989-January 1992 reporting on results of campaign","brochures describing different areas and where funds will be used: Athletis: \"Pass the Batonquot;: The drive to endow excellence in track and Field Faculty of Arts and Sciences; VIMS Marshall-Wythe School of Law; Intercollegiate Athletic Program; Society of the Alumni; Muscarelle Museum of Art; Swem Library; School of Education; Commonwealth Center for the study of American Culture; Campus Beautification.","newsletters","booklet of doners to fund and different areas (ie Muscarelle, athletics,VIMS)","Campaign for William and Mary: Charting our Destiny, Today and in All Time Coming","newsletters: SAupporting Wamp;M's Faculty; Investing in Wamp;M's Undergraduates invitations","brochures for the campaign to raise $500million incudes where funds will be used; College history timeline;","brochure summarizing when the Charting Our Destiny funds will be used.  Fund raised $517million","CASE Award, Chancellor's Circle, Development Office, Decision 2010, Development Plans 1959-1976. Dali Lama press pass for 2010 visit.","newsletter announcing Wamp;M are winners of the CASE/Wealth ID award for educational fundraising","list of members; invitations to luncheons.","Media tags for Dalai Lama visit October 10, 2012 at Kaplan Arena","Various brochures, greeting cards, invitation; Meeting the NEH Challenge; undated Office of University Advancement organization chart; For the Future-1970's brochure for gift giving; Living Remembrance Program gift form(for memorial trees); Commemorative brochure of The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Charles to the College of Wamp;M, May 2, 1981","issues facing the college in the next decade","Presentation of plans for the development of Wamp;M, August 29-29, 1959 lunch invitation; list of objectives; Master Plan of the college for the 10 years of 1960-1970 A Certain Place of Universal Learning: The Destiny of the College of Wamp;M, a master plan for developemtn drat of July 1959 prepared by William F Swindler, Director of Development; Report on the Master Plan of Development, August 28-29, 1959 Development plan for the College of Wamp;M by Walford  Wright Architects, May 1960 and revised February 1961 (includes map) Map of proposed master plan scheme no. 2, May 6, 1960 by Walford  Wright Architects","1981 maps of campus with present use and future use from Wright Jones  Wilkerson Architects","3 newsletters from Development office on fund raising; 1976 status report; 1961 library canvas report","Development Office Report to Investors 1977-1989, Faculty Staff Campaign.","newsletters","newsletters","1985-86 The President's Annual Report and Report to Investors 1986-87 Report to Investors-lists name of investors to various funds.","1987-88 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","1988-89 Report to Investors-listing names of contributors","donation fliers for Wamp;M staff","Development Office: Holiday Cards, Plumeri House, President's House Project, Stationery samples","sample of greeting/thank you cards with campus scenes","undated brochure of Plumeri House, 119 Chandler Court,  includes history of the house(formerly EG Swem's home), photos.","cards, drawings, photos, invitations,brochures for campaign to furnish the President's House","undated sample of stationery and envelops from Office of Development","Develoopment Office; Town  Gown, William and Mary Annual Fund","letter explaining the town and gown lecture series from September, 1995 and 1 flier for \"The Baron is Back: How the Lord Botetourt Statue was madquot; for November 4, 1993","newsletters and calendars of lectures","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, Guide to a Profitable Phonathon(1983-1985), newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1991-92 listing names of donors; Wamp;M Annual Fund Tercentenary Edition 1992-1993 Honor Roll","variety of cards, invitations, bookmarks, newsletters, Annual Fund Honor Roll 1993-94listing names of donors; Honor Roll 1994-95; Faces of the Wamp;M Annual Fund:Making the Difference, Honor Roll 1995-1996","Development Office: William and Mary Annual Fund","Honor Roll 1996-97; Honor Roll 1997-98; pamphlets; 1999 samples of thank you cards,post card with coat of arms and famous alumni and priorities of the college","Honor Roll 1998-99 celegrating 50 years of giving; reunion gift committee handbook 1999-2000 volunteer manual; class agent manual 1999-2000; pamphlets","Honor Roll 2000; 2000-01 Board of Directors handbook; volunteer manual; Advances newsletter summer 2000; class agent handbook 2000-01; Parents' Perspective newsletter summer 2000; various pamphlets and thank you cards","Advances newsletter Fall 2001(Wamp;M Annual Fund renamed to The Fund for William and Mary); Parents' Perspective newsletter Winter 2001; volunteer manual; various pamphlets","BOD 1999-2000 handbook; class agent volunteer manual 2001-02","meeting minutes","Endowment Association, Endowment Association Annual Reports, Endowment Association Board of Trustees.","letter from James S Wilson to George P Coleman 9/30/1914 (transferred from College Papers folder 25); Letter from RM Hughes, Jr. to James Southall WIlson with sample endowment pledge card; Letter from Jackson Davis to George P Coleman 2/15/16; Quarter Millennium Plan of Development 1949; Its Endowment Campaign booklets 1st and 2nd copy versions 1920; For the Future-a message from the President(Thomas Graves; Do You Have a Match(undated); 1920s bookmark; 1976 flier on Martha Barksdale and her Fund; Estate Planning newsletter fall 1971; Progress report December 12, 1970; \"Ways  Meansquot; newsletter Summer 1974 Fall 1974, Winter 1974, Fall 1976, Winter 1977, Summer 1978; \"Amicusquot; the financial guide for alumni and friends of Wamp;M spring  summer 1986; 1926 historical notes, accomplishments program pamphlets with bequest information and information on college;","April 20,21, 1988 meeting agenda and minutes; April 21, 1988 joint meeting of Investments Committee and Financial Affairs Committee reports","A Study of Alumni and Affliliates of the College by The Barton-Gillet Company, August, 1987; dinner invitation; Committee assignments 1991-1992; 1991-92 Board of Trustees names and adresses; October 28, 1997 endowment abstract; retreat on communication June 7, 1997 report; New Trustee Orientation October 22-23, 1997; October 9,1997 letter to trustees from ?(last page ripped) reports of audit; report of March 31, 2000 on library funds and budget; \"Assessing The Futurequot; a market research study 1994","annual report","agenda and minutes","consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 2003 and 2002","appreciation certificate; trustees names and addaresses 1991-1994; committee assignments 1991-92; Bylaws and Mission Statement; dinner invitations","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association Board of Trustees Minutes","Endowment Association: Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws, Executive and Investment Committees,","Annual meeting, November 1939. By-laws as amended through November, 1952. Amendments of its Articles of Incorporation, September 1967. By-laws amended September, 1968. 1974 Preamble and By-lays","Investment Review Meeting prepared by Delaware Investment Advisers","brochure of meeting brought together for the first time the several agencies of the College that conduct fund-raising. Includes Honor Roll of William and Mary Fund members","Endowment Association: Finance Committee Minutes, Dinner invitations.","Joint meeting of executive and investment committees with financial affairs committeeof Board of Visitors minutes March 22, 1986 includes establishment of endowments","Endowment Association: Endowment establishments, amendments, terminations 1994-ongoing.","Endowment Association: Handbook, NewTown, Quarter Milliennium Plan of Development, Scholarships and other funds.","newspaper article on breaking ground at New Town","book of endowments circa 1940-1968 in alpha order","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Endowment Association annual reports of the Treasurer","Audited financial statements, June 30, 2005","News article explaining the change of names from Endowment Association to College of William and Mary Foundation","Annual Report 2007, 2008","Endowment Association: The Romance and Renaissance of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Special Theatre Project, Their Majesties' Royall Colledge, Ways and Means newsletter, Foundation Relations, The Humanities Program and the Role in a Liberal Education.","photocopy of booklet regarding the Wamp;M Theatre seeking contributions to publish \"The William and Mary Theatre: 50 Yearsquot;. The book was published in 1978.","This booklet explains the history, famous alumni, and needs of the college. Includes old pictures of buildings, drawings of future buildings. Example: Rogers Science Hall, Biology and Public Health, Washington Hall, Commonwealth Hall(dining room), PBK, restoration of \"Main Buildingquot; (now called Wren Building), Library school, Gymnasium, athletic fields, School of Music and Art, special school endowments for Marshall-Wythe School of Government and Citizenship, Biblical LIterature and Religious Education, Economics and Business, Memorial Chime Tower, Ivy Mantled Wall(around campus). The needs of the college for buildings and equipment were $2,519,000 and Endowment Needed for schools and activities was $5,755,000.","Booklet \"National Endowment for the Humanitiesquot; Challenge Grant. \"The Humanities Program and Its Role in a Liberal Educationquot;","Sample book cover and order form to order new book \"Their Majesties' Royall Colledgequot; by Jack E Morpurgo.","invitation to a grant-making conference designed to acquaint you with the process of seeking support from private foundations.","Friends of the College: A Portfolio of Areas and Projects in the New Library, 1959; Annual Reports,","various brochures, invitations, request for funds, from the Friends, 2 Booklets published by the Friends: \"The World in Your Handquot; by Theodore Spencer, 1943, a poem read before the Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1942. \"Humanity Unlimitedquot; twelve sonnets by Mark Van Doren, 1950, read before Alpha Chapter of PBK, December 5, 1949.","brochures and information for a new library at the college includes costs estimates, building plans, summary of its needs","1969 is a print of an address delivered by Robert Q Marston, M.D. on (Charter Day 1969)  the 276th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter titled \"Medicine-an endless frontier.","Fund for William and Mary: Appeals and Communications Notebook 2006-2007","1977-78 Solicitation Chronicle has sample letters of thanks and requests for money. Various fliers and handouts requesting funds. \"The Insiderquot; a newsletter for Alumni volunteer leadership of the Wamp;M Fund, 1980","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding from Parents Fund, Seniorites(senior class), Fund for Wamp;M Fourth Century Club, Pacesetters Club, Thank you cards,","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","sample letters of appeals and communications for funding","Gift Planning Office: Sir Francis Nicholson Association, Sir Robert Boyle Society, Master Plan, Background Information for the Initiation of an Updated Master Plan for the College.","gift planning brocures: For the Future; Professorship in Government; \"Amicusquot; newsletter for the financial guide for alumni and friends of the College Autumn, 1984, Winter 1984-95, Winter 1985-86; \"Designsquot; newsletter integrating financial, estate and charitable gift planning Spring 1998; Financial Strategies Fall 1998; \"Futuresquot; brochures 1998-1999; large mailer with Frances Robb picture","invitations to reception(undated) and 1997 Charter Day brunch. Folder with keepsake prints, 2000.","brochures, newsletters Spring 1996,Fall 1997,Spring 1998, Spring 2009; 10th anniversary invitation, folder with keepsake print","schedules, request for proposals,contract agreement, steering committee memo, printed brochure of Master Plan Summary 1987","Detailed report covering: 1961 master plan, background information of enrollment, property holdings; potential issues","invitations; printout of presentation given by Jay Gaidmore; event schedule; Dean Carrie Coooper remarks; list of attendees; prayer by Jean Bruce","President's Council.","list of members","invitations; sample stationary; brochure from Het Loo Palace and gardens, home of William III","invitation to an evening of the arats in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wamp;M Theatre February 11, 1977 and list of members","schedule of events for President's Council Weekend, February 8-9, 1980; Proposed plan for the future of the President's Council; list of members; 1983 invitation","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members","invitations; list of members; schedule of events for President's Council at 1995 Charter Day","invitations; list of members; newsletters Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001","Student Advancement Association, Tercentenary Office, Events management Guide Protocol Guidelines, University Events: Dinner invitations. 2013 Scholarship luncheon honoring donors and recipients","invitations; list of members","fliers for events; Fall 1994 newsletter;","various fliers,brochures for the 1993 Tercentenary Anniversary; post card with Wren Building stamp; Shakespeare play \"For My Fatherquot; playbill staring Lynn Redgrave; poem \"Matoakaquot; by 1984-85 Writer in Residence Amy Clampitt; February 1989 conference celebrating the 1688 revolution and accession of William III and Mary II; History tour and map of campus; Tercentenary Catalog; packet of events","looseleaf binder for scheduliing events, facilities, buildings with room sizes, campus servies: parking, photography, print, publication, publicity, security, protocal(order of precedence, seating, salutations,state flag usage,","sample of dinner invitations","William and mary 2010: a year long dialogue to determine how the College can best educate a new generation of global leaders for the 21st century. Three themes: Wamp;M and the campus: how to enhance the students educational experience. Wamp;M and the community public service. Wamp;M and the World Global Perspective Priliminary Report on Dialogue on the future Printed brochure","Invitation to Welcome to the Queen May 4, 2007","Invitation to scholarship luncheon, October 25, 2013 Schedule of Homecoming events October 24-27, 2013","President's Annual Reports 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013","One Tribe One Day, a 24 hour giving challenge to celebrate the wide ranging impact of private support and to encourage philanthropy among all members of the university community.","Invitations to 2014 dinner and menu","flier for I (heart,crown) Wamp;M week. for donations. Schedule of activies for week of November 16-21, 2014"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The Endowment Association Files were pulled from this collection and made into its own collection in January 2009.","A color negative featuring an artist's rendering of the Wendy and Emory Reves Center for International Studies has been pulled from Acc. 2011.489 and is now part of the University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8)."],"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","College of William and Mary. 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The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9043#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9043.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Overton family papers","title_ssm":["Overton family papers"],"title_tesim":["Overton family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1727-1961","1781-1875"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1727-1961"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1781-1875"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"text":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875","Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043","Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","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.","Other Information:","National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va.","Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.","Papers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.","There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.","There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.","Book containing list of still owners, including still description.","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","Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"collection_ssim":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_ssim":["Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Overton family"],"creators_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson","Special Collections Research Center","Overton 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":["Acc. 1981.09 was received on 4/10/1981"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["8.50 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["8.50 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[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],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eDeed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNet weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026amp; Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026amp; Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John White and William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by William Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by John Hogan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for duties on distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for Negro Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment to Acts of distilling spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shelton \u0026amp; Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026amp; Dick.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument to report stills to Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. Judgment in a revenue card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Yancey \u0026amp; Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.  Encloses the decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Yancy \u0026amp; Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. case; revenue department business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick vs. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026amp; Strodes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026amp; Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026amp; Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney, James Mills \u0026amp; Co. to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of Thomas Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds to the United States. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of George Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for recording deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Mr. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card from school of M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026amp; Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside on a Louisa election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinfree \u0026amp; Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026amp; West. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate Sates of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. J.B. Powell bill for services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMosby \u0026amp; Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.R. Cornelius \u0026amp; Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoland, Francis \u0026amp; Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount -- R.C. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026amp; unidentified correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. Fragments, bad shape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedies for illness. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026amp;D\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book Thomas Mann.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragmented account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. 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The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.","There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.","There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.","Book containing list of still owners, including still description."],"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":["Overton family"],"persname_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":867,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:07.814Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9043.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Overton family papers","title_ssm":["Overton family papers"],"title_tesim":["Overton family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1727-1961","1781-1875"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1727-1961"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1781-1875"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"text":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875","Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043","Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","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.","Other Information:","National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va.","Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.","Papers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.","There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.","There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.","Book containing list of still owners, including still description.","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","Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"collection_ssim":["Overton family papers, 1727/1961, bulk 1781/1875"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_ssim":["Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Overton family"],"creators_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson","Special Collections Research Center","Overton 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":["Acc. 1981.09 was received on 4/10/1981"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["8.50 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["8.50 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[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],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eDeed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNet weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026amp; Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026amp; Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John White and William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by William Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by John Hogan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for duties on distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for Negro Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment to Acts of distilling spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shelton \u0026amp; Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026amp; Dick.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument to report stills to Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. Judgment in a revenue card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Yancey \u0026amp; Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.  Encloses the decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Yancy \u0026amp; Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. case; revenue department business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick vs. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026amp; Strodes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026amp; Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026amp; Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney, James Mills \u0026amp; Co. to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of Thomas Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds to the United States. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of George Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for recording deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Mr. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card from school of M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026amp; Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside on a Louisa election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinfree \u0026amp; Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026amp; West. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate Sates of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. J.B. Powell bill for services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMosby \u0026amp; Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.R. Cornelius \u0026amp; Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoland, Francis \u0026amp; Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount -- R.C. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026amp; unidentified correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. Fragments, bad shape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedies for illness. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026amp;D\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book Thomas Mann.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragmented account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. 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The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.","There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.","There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. 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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.","The collection is divided into two series: series I are the family papers of the Ritchie and Harrison families; and series II are the professional papers of Thomas Ritchie while editor of the Washington Union.","Gift","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Additional Thomas Ritchie Papers are in the Library of Congress.","Papers, 1807-1938, but mainly 1830-1870, of the Ritchie and Harrison families. Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequest for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChecks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTowels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs Poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConvulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVariety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStraw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ehealth of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparture of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCare of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethat Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReadmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEffect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhy Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLimitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a book. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTriumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eModification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCosts of printing Congressional material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNC1 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCom. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecuring an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVan Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoyall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethe \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEfforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. 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Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRailroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. 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Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRomeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailable clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. 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Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHigh regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePosibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". 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ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClaim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. Ms."],"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":["Ritchie family.","Harrison family","Ritchie family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Harrison family","Ritchie family","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"persname_ssim":["Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Ritchie family.","Harrison family","Ritchie family","Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854","Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":875,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:49:24.142Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9389","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9389.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Ritchie-Harrison Papers","title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"title_tesim":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1807-1938","1830-1870"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1807-1938"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1830-1870"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870"],"text":["Ritchie-Harrison Papers, 1807/1938, bulk 1830/1870","01/Mss. 65 R51","/repositories/2/resources/9389","Virginia--Politics and Government","Compromise of 1850","Legal documents","Newspapers--History--19th century","Oregon History To 1859","Presidents--United States--Election--1844","Presidents--United States--Election--1848","Printers--District of Columbia","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848","Wilmot proviso, 1846","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","856 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.","The collection is divided into two series: series I are the family papers of the Ritchie and Harrison families; and series II are the professional papers of Thomas Ritchie while editor of the Washington Union.","Gift","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Additional Thomas Ritchie Papers are in the Library of Congress.","Papers, 1807-1938, but mainly 1830-1870, of the Ritchie and Harrison families. Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eUnion\u003c/emph\u003e, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequest for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChecks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTowels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs Poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConvulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVariety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReferences to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStraw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ehealth of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeparture of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturn from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCare of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethat Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReadmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEffect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhy Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. TL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLimitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a book. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTriumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eModification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForeign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCosts of printing Congressional material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNaval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTariff questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNC1 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNavy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTexas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRestriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemocratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCom. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. MsV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecuring an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVan Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImportance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoyall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ethe \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSenate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEfforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. NC1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRailroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Doc.Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRomeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailable clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHigh regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePosibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupport for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispleasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaw in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Account with receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClaim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHonorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGriffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresent of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRitchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. 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ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEditorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. 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Includes letters, documents and a diary of members of the family of Thomas Ritchie, his wife Isabella (Foushee) Ritchie and ten of their twelve children of Richmond, Va., \"Brandon,\" Prince George County, Va. and Washington, D.C.","There are letters, 1847-1848, of Dr. Robert Ruffin Ritchie in Mexico and letters, 1849-1860, of George Ritchie while serving in the United States Navy. Many prominent nineteenth century Virginians are mentioned in the letters. Some concern the actress Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie and others reflect conditions during the Civil War.","The collection also includes professional papers of Thomas Ritchie, chiefly letters, 1845-1851, written to him as editor of the Union, the official organ of the Democratic Party. Topics covered include the slavery issue; the annexation of Texas; military and political aspects of the Mexican War; internal improvements; the Wilmot Proviso; the Compromise of 1850; Oregon; and the presidential elections of 1844-1848. The mechanics of publishing a newspaper and Ritchie's problems as Congressional printer are also reflected.","Folders 1-312 are a part of Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reels 8 and 9 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68.","The family papers, dating largely 1940-1851, contain family news of the Ritchie family, social news, and mention of many prominent 19th century Virginians. Of particular interst are Robert Ruffin Ritchie's letters from Mexico, 1847-1848; letters of George Ritchie while serving in the U.S. Navy, 1849-1860; Civil War letters reflecting social and economic conditions; and the considerable number of family letters to and from Brandon, home of Ritchie's daughter, Isabella Ritchie Harrison (Mrs. George Harrison). Included are single letters by Benjamin Ewell and John Tyler.","Chiefly letters to her husband, thier children, and her grandson.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of Appleton and Ritchie on the boat; William's arrival; Robert's preference for fillmore and not Pierce; isabella's good health; mention of numerous friends; memories of thier \"days of courtship\"; beginning of the harvest at Brandon; visit to Cabin Point/ 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Attendance at the capitol\"; mention of a number of friends and acquaintances; James Wickham's interest in May Parker [?]; location of a flannel chemise; request for news about Anne Eliza; \"meeting in Mecklenburg for the purpose of proscribing the Enquirer\".","Scope and Contents","Isabella Harrison's health; William in Paris; description of a delightful poet for 150 people; mention of Mr. Mellen \"who is a poet and the son of Chief Justice of Maine\"; comments about the people who attended the party; Richards wish \"to see as much of his father as he could before he went on his circuit\"; Thomas Ritchie's dinner \"with all the grandees at Col. Peytons\"; expected death of \"Mrs. Dr. Page\"; news about members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Chair for Bell; General Washington's birthday cake; Anne Eliza's childhood fondness for Washington; Isabella's attendance at the Centennial Ball; news about various friends; outbreak of scarlet fever. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pleasure of May Parker's company; Mr. parker's desire that his daughter be like Isabella Harrison; \"ball to be given by Commder Patterson\"; box recieved from Anne Eliza; motherly concern for Isabella's well being; \"visit from Mrs. Judge Tucker\"; letter from the Lawrences via Mr.s Lewis. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia's case of scarlet fever; instructions as to how Isabella handled Virginia's illness 'in case Anne Eliza should have it\" at Brandon; Mary's attendance at the ball; Siamese twins as \"a great curiosity\"; bills to be paid; love to all. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia's recovery from a case of scarlet fever; Isabella Ritchies's great desire to have her daughter visit home; worth of a buttermilk diet; health of Mrs. Page and L. Munford.","Mrs. Ritchie's return to Richmond; shopping done for Isabella and expenses incurred; Mary Newton's health; news about various friends; enclosed also is a note to Isabella from her father. 4 pp. ALS.","Inclement weather preventing Mrs. Ritchies visit to Brandon; desire to see Mrs. Taylor; Mr. Nicholas interest in Evelyn; money recieved from Richard Randolph; letter from William while in Rome; family news; threat to knock General Boyd down with a chair; love to all. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's desire to accompany Mr. harrison; Mention of Mr. Carter; \"spool silk' purchased at Nielsons; apologies for spools sent to Mrs. Powell; primrose flowers selected by Thomas Ritchie; musical party in the parlour; \"horrid reports about Ann Coles' and her father's investigation in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Dinner of cod; tea with the Brockenbroughs; evening with Judge Tucker, Brook, and Mr. Nicholas; news about numerous friends. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Evelyn's departure to petersburg and the Ritchie's feeling she was not completely satisfied with her visit; purchase of an expensive dress; pencilled sketch of a \"gold hand\"; description of Abraham and Sally's wedding; sad death of Anne May; Thomas Ritchie's belief that \"there is a reaction rising in Virginia\"; desire to have Isabella visit Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Mary's Child ill with the thrash; visit from Uncle Carter; no rasberries to preserve; love to those at Brandon. 2 pp. ALS","Concern for Isabella Harrison's health; desire to have Isabella come to Richmond; present of earrings to Mary; dresses sent to Mrs. Ritchie by Mrs. Andrew. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mention of Governor  Barbour; visit from Dr. Nelson; health of Margaret  Virginia; Isabella's poor health during her pregnancy  her \"course of starvation\"; \"despatches from Great Britian...[and] hoped of an amicable ajustment; letters from William; Margaret's music lesson with Daniel; News about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Selection of carpets for Isabella H.; mention of Capt. Bigger; decription of the carpets; party at Dr. Watson's  comment on teh elaborate turbans worn at the party; \"three Pyramids\" at Mr. McFarland's \"brilliant party'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"A most cruel disappointment\" that Isabella H. did not come to Richmond; Carter Gwathney's engagement; mention of other expected marriages; \" Mr. Pendicuris [?]  last lecture\": \"The Whig abuses Mr. Nicholas\"; health of Judge Parker. 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Johnson's fears for her son William; Anne Eliza's letters; paintings done by Mr. Mayor [?] and W. Robertson; description of a picture that Isabella Ritchie found pleasing; shoes for Isabella Harrison; mention of numerous friends; mr. West's portrait of Charlotte Carter; Mr. Leigh's recovery at Fauquier Springs. 4 pp ALS.","Meetings with Mr. [William James] Hubert [Hubard] to discuss painting a miniature; mention of Mr. Byrd; reports about disease in the city; family news. 2 pp. ALS","Evening spent with Miss Ford; George Taylor's peculiar behavior; success of the Ritchie's party and compliments about the good food; Mr. Hubard's painting; death of James Lyons and Anne Gwathney. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anxiety about the health of the children at Brandon; Margaret's extended visit in Petersburg; payment of a debt at the Farmers Bank; news about numerous friends; Hancoke Chevallin [?] taken prisoner by the Mexicans\". 3 pp. ALS","Mrs. Ritchie's health; sermon at St. James; desire to recieve God's mercy and inspiration; purchase of a new servant, Henry; talents possessed by Henry; visit with President Polk's brother; Thomas Ritchie's Illness due to a large \"dose of salts'; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Mrs. Mayo and Mary Jane Fulton; mention of Gansevoort Melville, Judge Sutherland,  Mr. Davenac [?]; \"letters of recomendation from Mr. Van Buren\"; post office matter involving Mr. Roane  William Ritchie; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Birth of the Harrison's son and Mrs. Ritchie's responce to the good news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte as \"a legal witness\"; mention of Mr. Gooch; purchase of the Mills in Warwick; bill for a cap and bonnet; comment on Thomas Ritchie's \"crisis' and receipt of money through the mail; social engagements in Richmond; note from Mr. Carter \"full of reflection upon the uncertainty of life\"; whooping cough in town. 4 pp. ALS.","Breakfast with Betsy Coles; Mrs. Ritchie's displeasure with her dressmaker; \"grand dinner at Judge Nicholas'\" complete with Charlotte Russe and orange ice; mention of Mrs. Gilmer, Dr. Norton, Judge Barlow  many others; dinner party given by the Ritchies; family news. 4 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Mrs. Ritchie's good health; \"anti-Union\" feeling among Ritchie's friends; Mrs. Ritchie's desire to have the \"brioche cover'; good will to the Prussian painter; flowers in bloom; recipe for bread. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Approaching death of Mary [Ritchie Green?]; visit from Mrs. Mayo; Mrs. Byrd's improved health; Thomas Ritchie declining \"the honour of Governor\"; vote of a majority of stockholders' at the springs; mention of Dr. Clarke, James Ellis, Dr. Haxale; marriage of Mrs. Moncure to William Selden; death of Dr. Berkeley; Anne Eliza's cold; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Jenny's health; Mary's visit in Fredericksburg with the Batons; thanks to Mr. Harrison for his letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchases made for Isabella by her mother; visitors anticipated at Brandon; dinner party which included a number of married ladies; \"going to see the Fire King\"; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Enema for Margaret Harrison; basket at Zimmerman's; Judge Mason's insistence that Mrs. Ritchie stay with his family on her next visit; note from Emily Rutherfoord to William; carriage accident; candidates for a judgeship; \"personal interview with Admiral Reeside\"; evening at the National Hall-\"no longer Theatre\"; aprons at the Fair. 8 pp. ALS","Thomas Ritchie's suggestion that Mrs. Nicholas and friends be invited to brandon; Mrs. Spear's compliments about the Harrisons; strawberries for dinner; comment on the apricot trees. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anne Eliza's decision to go to Brandon; Hellibone as a medicine \"quite dangerous for married ladies\"; two suicide attempts; Mrs. Gooch's health. Included also is a letter Mary Ritchie to Isabella re Mary's departure from the Harrisons and scial events at home. 3 PP. ALS.","Reason why Isabella would prefer that william did not pursue his somewhat serious intentions in regard to a young lady [most likely Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; Isabella's health; seals on a Valentine; note that the letter is \"Perhaps too strong.\"","Scope and Contents","Arrival of a check; billiards as a new \"passion\" for the family; changes in Brandon under George; motherly concern for George; Jeannie McBlair's musical talents; a suprise party at Mr. Freelands; news about various friends and relatives; items Isabella would like purchased. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","request for \"Orne Bails\" from Fannie Allen; concern for George; cold weather; desire that Charlotte attend the Inauguration; thoughts about George Byrd; care of some geraniums; visit with the Claremonts and the Canadians; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival of Mr. Cross and a box of peas from Ashburgton; possible visit of Mr. McLean and Mr. Ben Williams with the Gittlngs; health of some friends; \"walk in the beautiful grounds of Mr. William Caldwells\"; visit to a graveyard; incidence of yellow fever. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret Stone's health; arrival at the Washington Depot; fulfillment of a promise; friends and family in Washington; purchase of books at an auction; Isabella's concern for Margaret's seemingly \"hopeless' case; presents recieved by Anne Eliza; \"beautiful speciments of Japanese ingenuity\" at the President's; desire to recieve some money rather than have it invested. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh as \"the Pastor of the Lower Church\"; text of Mr. Murdaugh's sermon; Isabella's walk along the river; border around the afghan; visit by George to the Gittings; Margaret's health; red birds in a cage; Dr. Robert's trips to Claremont and his concern over an ice bound vessel. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"statement of the money [Mr. Gittings] paid Isabella last summer and autumn\"; present from Cora of one of her books; Cora's \"baby Ball--to the children\"; news about various friends and relatives; desire that Charlotte write more frequently. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for letter recieved; money in bank; winter weather around Brandon; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats in the river ice; effect of the weather on plants in the greenhouse; health of one of Bella's carriage horses; presents from George Ritchie; Isabella's wish that George would be sent \"in a good Vessel to the Mediterranean\" 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Dress made by Miss Vernon; account of Cora's \"baby ball\"; sleigh ride; comment on Cora's book; request that Mrs. McComas make Isabella \"a body of Bombadine\"; purchase of other sewing items. 4 pp. ALS.","Purchase of coarse worsted to finish an afghan; Isabella Harrison's relectance to visit the Gittings before they come to Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Checks to be deposited in Isabella's account at the Cheasepeake Bank; items required for sewing a dress fir Bettie Heath; Mr. Wilson's party; news about members of the family; \"Mr. McKims failure\". 4 pp. ALS.","Exchange of material; news about several friends; church services performed by Mr. Murdaugh; broken wharf; visit to Claremont. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Beautiful and tranquil\" surroundings at Brandon; Mr. Murdaugh's sermon at Cabin Point Church; renovation of Brandon Church; writing desk [for Mr. Murdaugh possibly]; trip to Washington via Richmond; dress for Evelyn Walker; mailing the letter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Gittings' health; pleasure from being in Richmond with William Ritchie; dislike for a servant [?]; Beverly and family efforts to have him shipped out of Capt. Davis' boat; \"impatience to get off to the Springs\"; purchase of books by Shakespeare for William; check to pay Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expected arrival of guests from Richmond; inclement weather; news about various friends; \"lessons in the culinary art\"; decorations for the church; Mr. Murdaugh's writing desk; caps from Mrs. Irving. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Murdaugh's desk; sad condition of the Rectory; Mr. Harrison's atttempts to find \" a water or hydraulic\" bed for his wife; cold weather and bad roads; Nellie's wedding; love to friends and family; death of the McKim's child. 6 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Description of a passenger next to Isabella on a train; discussion of fashions in a book; reaction of the passenger to some flowers; \"panic about the scarlet fever\"; dressmaking instructions to Mrs. McComas. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Stockings purchased for a trip to Canada; blossoming of flowers; \"a perfect passion for a real diamond ring\"; gift to Mrs. Willis Bocock; request for violent vases; pastel by artist Guillaume of a Harrison picture.","Scope and Contents","Towels recieved from Charlotte; attempts to find a ring; visit from Miss Abby  Rose; Mr. harrison's attachment to Ellen; improvements made at Brandon; desire to procure a blackberry vine and a cutting from a \"Holy Ghost\" plant. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","George Ritchie's desire to obtain \"an exact statement of his finances\"; visitors expected soon at Brandon; planting \"Ivy around the old Colonial Ruins at Jamestown\"; Charlotte's poor health; mention of Isabella's \"grand Nephew Lietenant Lee\" as a \"great acquisition to our family\"; condition of the wheat and corn crops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Thick solid shoes\" expected from Watkins; orders for George Ritchie to depart for Panama with the Navy; Margaret's health; mention of Mr. Millson and White Sulphur Springs; \"Dr. Buchlus opinion of Dear 'Sister Pollie'\". 4 pp. ALS","Capt. Reno to Utah; mention of numerous friends; Mr. Radzimiskis' [?] blistered throat; walk with Mr. Carr; desire to have the Gittings travel to the Springs. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Thanks for a Christmas present; death of Mary's baby; details about the funeral; mention of Capt. Reno; Christmas company with the Ritchies; decorations on the tree; distribution of the presents to everyone including the servants. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Charlotte's improved health; family news; marriage of Minny Hunt; expected visit with Counsin Mary; Addie L. as a new church member; problem with Margaret's servant. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Health of a number of people; presents fo L. Nicholas  John Koim, the florist; Wiliam's letter upsetting to Mrs. Ritchie; contrast of \"the Hill' to Ashburton; visit with Dr. Hale; love to members of the family; Mrs. Ritchie's finances. 4 pp. Al.","Charlotte's health; Isabella's suggestion that Charlotte wear flannel to protect her body in winter; news about Mr. Wyman; purchase of a desk; desire to find a wife for George Marne [?]. 4 pp. ALS.","Check to Charlotte. Charlotte's improved health; Belle's interest in a school; visitors at Brandon; love to Mr. Gittings. Enclosed also is a letter to Charlotte from Annie Ritchie Cross re Isabella Ritchie's good health; check for payment of some caps; comment on Charlotte's health; harvest at Brandon; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Hoped for arrival of Thomas Ritchie; exchange of some earrings; Mr. Drew to Cabin Point; comment on William Ritchie's fiancee, news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters recieved from Charlotte Wickham and Belle Harrison; caps to be taken to Baltimore; use of some velvet material; ride to Dr. Osborne's with Belle; invitation to Henry Wise to preach. 4 pp. ALS.","Jeannie in Richmond with her friend Susan; check for Christmas gifts for the servants; visit of Charlotte Lee while her husband is busy at the White House; Bell's efforts to get the churches ready for Christmas; Mr. Wise for President; news about numerous friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of something fragrant that Isabella makes; meeting Mr. Murdaugh in Richmond; mention of Mrs. Lear; letter to Bessie; Mr. Gittings' sudden Illness. 4 pp. incomplete. AL","Desire to have Anne come to White Sulpher; compliemtns about some slippers; Mrs. Theodore Lee's fancy ball; mention of numerous people; sermon from Joseph Willmer; inquiry about a ring Mrs. Ritchie ordered; writing lessons for Mrs. Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Money to Charlotte; appointment of a trustee; Mr. Cross' helpful administrations; Isabella Harrison's health; under sleeves knit by the McKims. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to see Margaret; Jennie \"being bent of deeds of good intent\"; attempts to improve the church rectory; mention of the Murdaughs; health of William Kent [?]; Dr. Osborne's prediction about Mrs. William Harrison's chances of living \"till warm weather\"; desire to have a cap made; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","Boxes left at home of William Ritchie; marriage of Mr. Whiting's brother; arrival of a trunk; Isabella's check; variety of expensive purchases; note to Margaret from one of her sisters. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Cause of anger...against vile yankees\"; reference to Queen Elizabeth; news about John Willcox's family; blossoms from the magnolia trees: \"makee haste abd drub the Yankees\".","Scope and Contents","Belle Harrison's decision \"to let no one open the mail again but herself\"; \"stunning effect of the great victory of Sunday last\" [1st Bull Run]; events that Isabella wished could take place after such a victory; Mr. Hammond's recovery from the measles. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle and Jeannie \"revising the Signals\"; flag of truce and note from Ben; William Ritchie's poor health; watermellon from Mr. Murdaugh; expected \"seventeen thousand bushel wheat\"; mention of numerous friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Ms Poem. 1 p.","Scope and Contents","Health of one attended by Dr. Stone; visit to Brandon by Mr. Gittings; letters recieved; \"Box of French and German wines\"; love to various friends; enjoyment of an afternoon boat ride. 4 pp. ALS.","Sympathy expressed to the Ritchie family by the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 3 on the death of Thomas Ritchie Jr. 1 p. ALS.","Condolences on the death of Thomas Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank yous given for all the Christmas presents recieved; Isabella's concern over George Ritchie's naval career and general well being; desire that George be ordered to the Mediterranean; sleigh ride in the snow; loss of Robert's and Bella's boats; care for a man whose leg was amputated; comments on Cora Ritchie's book; recipes for \"Uncle Tommy's bread cakes\" and \"snow bread\"; news about friends. 10 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Cao for Mrs. Nicholas; mention of numerous friends; special dinner for \"the celebrated Mr. Crawford\"; \"delightful evening...at the Governors\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Death of Rev. Mr. Chrisholm; Mrs. Ritchie's feeling that \"it is immoral for the very poor people to marry\"; family news; Anne's health; present romances; purchase of a puppy for the Orgains; mention of several friends. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Isabella's finances; payment of debts; Jeeannie's desire to stay at Brandon; visit with Murdaugh family; mention of a number of friends; book given the Ritchies as a Christmas present. 4 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Family news; purchase of a wax doll; mention of \"green backs\"; Christmas greeting; Major lewis' marriage; Ellen's new son, Jefferson Randolf. 3 pp. ALS.","Visit to the White House; mention of Lincoln; reference to fighting in South Carolina; visit from Washington Gwathney; \"subject of the lace shawl \"; bills to be paid. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","New dress selected by Mrs. Snooks; pattern desired for \"Trooper drawers\"; pretty braid for Mrs. Snead. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Desire to have information about the Ritchie family in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.","Chiefly letters to parents, brothers, and sisters, children, and miscellaneous letters to George and Isabella Ritchie Harrison including several to thier daughter Belle Harrison.","Scope and Contents","Health of Anne Eliza; Isabella's attack of dyspepsia; Jenny as a \"happy and good\" child; King's Mill plantation near Williamsburg; letter from Mr. Rives; greetings to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Guests presently at Brandon; congregation at church and an Easter sermon; marriage of Mrs. Orgain's housekeeper to Mr. Edloe's overseer; presents desired for Belle's birthday; lengthy list of items that Isabella would like Anne E. to purchase for Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thanks for \"kindness to George\"; Mother's health and suggestion that she brought to Brandon; mention of numerous visitors at Brandon; mention of a lecture by [Charles?] Minnigerode; greetings to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Thank you for letters; trip to Richmond; return home of isabella's daughter; \"Ole Bull's concert in Richmond\"; rearranging portraits in the parlour; news about family members and friends; request that George have mrs. Lowe make \"2 other white cords and tassels\"; motherly advice to George to \"ever aim at excellence in all things...\" 4 pp. AL.","Plans to meet each other in Washington; Marriage of Uncle William; relatives visiting Brandon; commencement of the Harvest at the Rowe. 3 pp. ALS.","Disappointment that Mrs. Ritchie did not travel to Capon Springs; willingness of Mr. Cross to leave Capon Springs; travel schedule; weather in the mountains; mention of a number of visitors at the Springs; games the young people amuse themselves with; family news. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Circumstances under which Belle wrote her last letter to George; task of playing the piano; apples in the parlor; visits from Mr. Byrd and William Cross; Including letter to George from Isabella H. Harrison re motherly hopes for her son and news concerning friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Servant for George at school; weather and navigation on the river; business of UNcle George in Petersburg; Isabella's boat; motherly advice to George \"to bear what is unavoidable quietly\". 4 pp. ALS","Enjoyment of a visit with Charlotte despite Isabella's eye trouble; party at Mary Millson's; health of Mrs. Ritchie; selection of graveside monuments for Tom Ritchie, Jr. and his Father; love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Fine health of their mother; visitors presently at Brandon; improvement in Polly's condition; chairs presented by William to the Church; Isabella's knitting; plant of white jessamine for Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Gittings' inability to visit Brandon; John's health; Harrison's stay in the mountains; draught and its effect on the corn crop; pencilled notes on one page in another hand-possibly a grocery list. 4 pp. ALS.","Travel schedule to Lower Brandon; request that rooms be prepared for the visit; mention of companionship of Ilsie Heileman; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Meeting with Robert Walker and Peter V. Daniel; Belle's missing baggage; effort to locate William; \"cordial reception\" by Sallie Harrison; [Charles?] Minniegerode's success as a minister; George Byrd at Cousin Maria's; George at the University; mention of various other friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's reduced expenditures resulting from the failure of the corn crop; slection of a wedding present for Isabella's nephew, George H. Byrd; health of \"sister Polly\" at Upper Brandon; Isabella's bad cough; visit of Englishman, Mr. Dunlop; cold weather with ice on the river; \"the double Wickham wedding\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Drive to Brandon Church to hear Mr. Murdaugh\"; Dr. Osborne to Berkeley; \"rheumatic affection\" in Isabella's shoulder; health of \"sister Polly\"; number of visits made between Cabin Point and Montpelier; loss of some articles for Mrs. Murdaugh; \"Mary Millson's distress about her disgraced maid\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's pleasure on recieving her mother's letter; mention of Adeline Mayo and Joesphine Gracie; George's friendship with Mr. Gracie; health of \"Sister Polly\"; marriage of Dr. Osborne; condition of the Rectory; absense of Dr. Robert; visit of Mr. and Mrs. Davis; love to members of the family; celebration of Jamestown. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's trip to Richmond; Cellie's health; drying Mr. Murdaugh's rain soaked furniture; visit from Fanny Allen and the Simpsons; an \"occurence so sad and so mortifying\"; \"46 candidates for Confirmation\" in Richmond; George's orders to sail on the Saratoga; marriage  of Cellie's brother; wedding reception for Dr. Osborne and his new bride. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Convulsions suffered by \"Sister Polly\"; dresses for Belle; Mr. Mann's music; visits from John Lay, Jonathon Smith, Leonidas, the Murdaughs, and the McCandlishs. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure derived by the Gittings' visit to Brandon; desire that Mr. Gittings allow Charlotte to have her portrait done by an artist, Mr. Guillaume, at Brandon in May. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Richmond; \"Mr. Everett's Lecture on Washington\"; Belle's portrait; Anne Eliza's May visit to Brandon; Mr. Guillaume's apparent need of work; extension of Belle's stay with Gittings in Baltimore; death of Mr. taylor, the sexton; purchse of cologne in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Dr. Ben Harrison and bride; Polly's health; request for several household items ; frame for a \"piece of worsted work\"; purchase of tea tables; George's and Belle's visit to the Gittings in Baltimore; portraits by Mr. Guillaume. 4 pp. AlS.","Scope and Contents","Barrel of broken china for Charlotte's \"Tinker\" to mend; Margaret's accident at Upper Brandon; poor health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; news about various friends; rustic furniture; return of Dr. Robert from Claremont; love to members of the family; Mr. Guillaume's proposed portrait of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie in November. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's visit to Imo[gene] Lyons in Richmond; Jennie's \"affair du cour\"; company at Brandon; George Harrison as a \"corporal of a Troop of Horse\"; unfavorable weather and threat of worms for the crops; Belle's coming of age and management of \"her own financies\"; trip to Dr. Robert's farm, Indiana fields on the York River; family news. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Jennie's company on a trip to Richmond; health of Mrs. Thomas Ritchie; visits with Mrs. Turnbull, Major Lee, Mrs. John Tabb; Annie's baby; \"distress of the Gittings' family\"; mention of Mrs. McBlair, Mrs. Col. Harris, Mr. Richard Randolph, Captain Williams, Wainwright Heileman, Margaret Stewart. 6 pp. ALS.","Nostalgic sentiments about past Christmases and family reunions; Jennie Calwell's cold; Christmas guests at Brandon; decorations in the churches; news about various friends; foods on hand over the holidays. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unexpected visit of Robert Page who is \"doctoring the Wounded Yankees in Richmond\"; beating given John McKim; Randolph Harrison at the battle of Stone Bridge; \"address of Johnston and Beauregard to our soldiers\"; expected attack on Newport News; mention of General Magruder; Ben's promotion to Quarter Master; shirts for George. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Shipments of hay; Reuben and a promisory note; purchase of bacon; \"Barrel of sugar for the sick\"; news about friends and family; check for Mr. Murdaugh; presents of sturgeon and a muskmelon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Variety of Visitors at Brandon; mention of the Battle of Bethel; death of Carter Harrison at Bull Run; plundering of provisions at Ampthill; report that George is \"a noble fellow\"; purchase of \"200 Horses for the Army\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Smithfield disaster\"; condition of the Confederate army; \"last acts [of Congress] with regard to currency and the Army\"; selling of some bonds; \"procuring corn and forage in Charlotte\"; George's Harrison position at dublin; mention of General Breckinridge; disposal of the servants; pencilled notes in another's hand. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Death of Anne Eliza; mention of Dr. Chatard, Bishop Johns, Mary Hagner's husband [Mr. Nelson]; preservation of the body; search for Mr. Cross; questions about Brandon; supplies of coffee, suger, and bacon; \"difficulty in getting white seed wheat\"; harships face by many Southern friends during the war; opening of a Commission House in New York by George Byrd and Mr. Gregg. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disposition of \"the Washington House\"; Mr. Welles' desires about renting terms; financial considerations if the house is sold; Belle's delayed return from the mountains; check to George Harrison; \"time for putting in a crop\"; news of family and friends; government compensation to Southerners for thier servants; copy of two letters enclosed-\"Mr. Cross to the Doctor\" and \"Mr. Cross to Wm. Stone\" 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"General Lee's war hat\"; news about various friends; General Graham's expedtion to Brandon; meeting between Shirley  Randolph Harrison  a Nothern woman who had some pieces of music from Brandon; Negroes \"at N. Wales and Broadneck who desire to retain the land\"; possibility of returning to Brandon; enclosed is a copy of a letter from S.A. Dulton from Ashford, Conn., re a family Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence from Mr. Cross; need for sister Margaret \"to see Mr. Chew about Mr. Mason's property\"; visit of Randolph and Shirley Harrison; goods stolen from Brandon during the war; Mr. Dulton's return of a family Bible; plants and flowers at Brandon; Negroes at North Wales and Broadneck who \"wish to occupy the soil\"; mention of the Freedmen's Bureau; possble sale of Westover. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mr. Corcoran's offers of fincancial assistance; possible loan of $3000; Mr. Chew's efforts on behalf of the Masons; George's Harrison receipt of Mr. William Harrison's cows. Mention of the late resident of Dr. Brockenbrough's house [Jefferson Davis]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Disappointment in not receiving news of Belle and her brother; visit with Mr. Reed, the new  Pastor; George's health; profit realized from \"two fruit vessels\"; news of other friends and family members. 2 pp. ALS.","Pleausres of the Baths for Belle; weather; trip to Richmond and then home; apologies for such a hasty letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Robert's trip to Richmond; Mann Page's letter about the weather around Brandon; family news. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Margaret; letter to Mann Page about the weather; Charlotte's flattering letter. 2 pp. ALS.","News from Brandon; Isabella's stay with Margaret; Mrs. Thomas Ritchie's will; hope that the weather is not to coold; family news; Mr. Corcoran's departure for Europe; love to Mann [Page] and all the servants and neighbors. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's health; arrival of company to Brandon; \"gathering flowers for Hollywood\"; family news; vegetables and fruits on hand as well as ice. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Excrutiating rheumatism\" afflicting Carter; desire that Isabella visit Broad neck; self portrait as \"a poor, gloomy forlorn long beardef, horrid wretch, wrapped in flannel  pepper Rum\"; favor of having several shirts made for Carter's son, Charles. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed visit to Brandon in May; Charlotte's company as \"a source of great comfort\"; letters to Isabella Ritchie requesting news about the Harrisons; Isabella Harrison's poor health and Carter's suggestion that she make a trip to the Hot Springs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inefficency of the \"Jackson post offices\"; Charlotte's health; end of the harvest and expected good prices for the crop; pleasure of staying at Brandon; desire that a mutual friend no longer deprive himself \"of that first, greatest sweetest  most indispensable of blessings, a wife\"; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a precious stone found by Coles at Brandon; jeweled setting made for the gem and its presentation to Isabella. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Subject of a warrant for William E. Hopkins\" apology for such a long delay in answering George's letter; little possibility that a midshipmen's position would be available for Mr. Hopkins; desire to visit Brandon again. 3 pp. ALS.","Appraisal of the estate of George E. Harrison and lands in Prince George County. 1 p. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Change of plans in regard to a visit to Brandon; payment of \"one or two very small neighborhood debts\" $15 to aunt Abby; death of Julia; work to be done by some carpenters; love to members of the family; news of Robert Walker's journey to Salt River. 3 pp. ALS.","Pain suffered by Taylor and his continued state of poor health; disregard given to physician's advice; tournament in front of Taylor's house and a description of the events and crowd; fancy ball and the loss of a borrowed jewel; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of Belle's visit to Spring Garden; Taylor's \"very gentle health\"; family news; need \"to convince the people of the greater security of small and short credits, and cash dealings\"; efforts to locate Tom in Petersburg; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Lyons' regrets that he cannot accept the harrison's invitation to join them for a Christmas dinner. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Safe arrival in Philadelphia; expression of \"heartfelt thanks\" for the hospitality recieved at Brandon; interest in Thomas Ritchie's health; appretiation of Jenny's flowers; love to everyone at Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of a pitcher by Isabella; invitation to visit Brandon; death of Captain Mallory; best wishes to Anne Eliza; Robert Ritchie's decision to settle near Brandon; health of Isabella Ritchie; Mrs. Parker to Washington for the winter. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Present of \"a pair of Cuff Pins\" from Belle to her mother. 1 p. AL.","Invitation for Isabella and her daughter to stay with the Rutherfoords during the convention in Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Inedible figs that arrived from Richmond; problems encountered by Mr. Volmar over covering a chair; Robert Ritchie's health; included are some pencil sketches and notes on the envelope. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of a box at the Adams Express office; spectacles to be mailed; landing of Bella's furniture at the wharf; \"outrage of \"the Harper's Ferry affair\" arrest of Capt. Cooke at Carlisle; belief that \"the whole party...ought to be executed whether insane or not\"; George Harrison's new carriage. 2 pp. ALS.","Material used by Mr. Vollmar to cover Isabell's furniture; shipping arrangements for the furniture; purchase of a piano; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Arrival in Richmond and meeting with George's sister; \"trip to Christiansburg after army horses\"; mention of Bull Run; Yankee prisoners in the hospital; health of Sister Annie; news about various friends; included also is a letter undated from Isabella H. Harrison to George Harrison re statement from Mr. Cross; Sale of wheat; material for the servants' clothing. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Anticipation of letters in the mail; reference to a mutual friend Rich. S. Scriveller; dinner \"with Lady Ward, mother of the Earl of Dudley\"; ride on an \"English Cavalry Charger\"; discussion of the British politics; request for a photograph; wedding in Paris. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Check recieved from Isabella; bill from Forbes; mention of kindnesses done by Isabella; successful reception for 400-500 persons. Included also is a letter 27 November 1865, Isabella H. Harrison, Washington, to Doctor [Robert R. Ritchie], Brandon Re; total amount required for repairs; purchase of cows; advertisement for servants; Belle to the dentist; news about two marriages; hiring of white laborers. 4 pp. ALS.","49 verses composed by Pinkney about Brandon. 14 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of Laulie Eustis' death; grief og J.W. Corcoran; Perkins' vacation to Switzerland and Germany; description of the Perkins' life in Paris;\"no intercourse between the Northern  Southern people\" in Paris; news concerning a number of common acquaintances. 8 pp. ALS.","Announcement of Shenstone's engagement to August Emma Grace Knapp of the Brownrigg family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend the annual picnic of \"the Sunday School at Brandon Church\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","appreciation of news from Brandon; \"bringing the representatives of the Lafayette family to the Yorktown Celebration in the Trenton\"; invitation to Belle to visit the \"Trenton\" when it docks at Hampton Roads; \"certain degree of regret\" felt upon leaving Europe; description of the Charms of Nice; places visited along the Mediterranean--Touion, Marseilles, Genoa, Elba, Corsica, Straights of Messina, etc. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Parker's thanks to Page for some service rendered; charges for hauling a boat. Included also is a letter 25 Aug, 1881 from Isabella H. H[arrison, Washington, to [Belle R. Harrison], [New York]. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Photograph given to \"Mr. Laughlin's friends at Brandon\"; description of the photograph; mention of the \"many kindnesses...shown to my son's friends\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Easter greetings...to...dear friends at Brandon\"; present of bookmarks to thank for a box of ivy sent by Mr. Jefferson Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reminescennces about Belle and her mother; pleasent company at Massanitto last summer; desire to hear from and about the Harrison family; questions about Harrison genealogy; possible descent of Benjamin Harrison from \"john Harrison adjutant General of Cromwelles army\". 2 pp. ALS.","References to Isabella Ritchie Harrison. Ms. Poem. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Sheppard \"to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd\"; Sheppard's \"duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute\" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.","Blessings to the Harrisons for thier remembrance of French at Easter; French's health and celebration of his 75th birthday; love to everyone at Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Pictures from Mary's \"dear Brandon friends\"; brief visit in Philadelphia before returning to the Pacific Coast; \"heartfelt thanks\" to Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Isabella Harrison. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Inquiry about Isabella Harrison's health; Charles' suffering due to \"consumption of the jaw\"; \"idea of putting the Cabin Point organ in the Claremont Church\"; offer to acquire an organ or piano for the new school house; anticipation of \"a weeks shooting in January down on the James River\". 2 pp. ALS.","Straw hat for Belle; Mrs. Ritchie to Washington; Lizzie Nicholas in Philadelphia; mention of Sally Harrison and her departure from Tree Hill. 3 pp. ALS.","Solicitation of aid for a church in Petersburg. 1 p. ALS.","Newsabout the seriousness of Anne Eliza's poor health; suggestion that someone from the family  take a trip to Winchester to see Anne; mention of Ben Harrison, Mrs. Nicholas, Miss Greenhow, and Mr. Cole. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Spirits of turpentine as a beneficial treatment of scarlet fever; attempt to see Mary Millson; description of Dr. Andrews and his diagnosis of Charlotte's health; mention of \"the splendid ship the Pennsylvanian\"; Judge Tucker of Williamsburg as a fellow passenger; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Custis; mention of Belle White; \"nice things for the invalid\"; Mrs. Cocke's health; visit with Capt. Edmund; \"love to Ole Miss  you  Belle\" 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of corn around Halifax; impressment of food \"for families of the soldiers\"; destruction of property at Brandon. Included also is an incomplete letter undated from [?] to Belle re death of a child; lack of surplus corn to share. L. 2 pp.","Two of which are very similar. 7 pp. Ms.","Return of Robert Ritchie's Bible which Dulton took from Brandon when the Harrison's home was burned during the Civil War. Included also is a copy of a letter from W.B.B. Cross, Boston, to Captain [?], 29 Oct. [?]. Re; sale of the house on the square. 1 p. Cy.","Invitation to the Harrison family, Isabella Ritchie, Virginia Ritchie, and Mr. Drew to visit the Wyman's in Baltimore. 8 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters by Margaret Ritchie Stone to her mother, brothers, and sisters, 1829-1873  undated and miscellaneous letters to MRS and manuscripts, including a poem about Brandon by MRS and a diary kept while on a visit to Brandon by MRS's daughter, 1871.","Cousin Betsey's improved health; love for William; death of Sarah Aylett's brother; toys purchased at the Fair. Included also is a letter 3 Feb. 1829, Robert Ritchie to Isabella, re brother George's misfortune; death of Betsey Kaye and Samuel Myers; hope that Isabella will visit soon. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to Washingon of thier parents and sister Mary; illness of Daniel Triplett at the University; news about Uncle Parker; purchase of \"a handsome head-dress and bonnet\"; Dr. nelson's retirement; Dr. Starke's wedding; love from the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Motherly description of a child; Isabella's health; letter from sister Mary; Watson's visit to Monticello; other general news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Margaret's \"shopping expedition\"; difficulty in purchasing desired items; account of goods bought for Isabella; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter to Mrs. Cabell; reason for Cousin William's visit; mention of Mrs. Moncure Robinson; way various evenings were spent; invitation to a musical party. 4 pp. ALS.","Apologies for lack of correspondence; strict surroundings at Margaret's school; Christmas preparations at Brandon; love to various friends and relatives; French as the required language throughout the day; mention of numerous people. 4 pp. ALS.","Details of Margaret's journey; effect of seeing so many crippled people at Hot Springs; reaction to the water and baths at Hot Springs; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Detailed description of Margaret's new home and the furniture in it; quality of the servants; Margaret's feelings about being away from her home and family; love to members of the family. 5 pp. ALS.","Thanks for the purchase of a Christmas present for Anna Miller; gift of an ale mug for Dr. Stone; Christmas tree expected by the family; invitation to Charlotte to spend the holidays in Washington; news about members of the family; note included from Anne Eliza to Charlotte about the Christmas holidays and the desire to see each other.","health of Thomas Ritchie; desire to acquire a one horse carriage for TR; attempt to purchase one thru Radznimski; request that Bella loan her carriage. 4 pp. AL.","Margaret's outings over the past three weeks; thank yous for letters recieved; Cora Semmes [?] wedding; selection of a bridal present; description of a pair of vases; details of Cora's wedding and the Catholic service; news about friends and family. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Departure of Aunt Dolly; trip to Ashburton; invitation from Charlotte; productions by \"Strahosh' opera troubles\"; Charlotte Henderson's wedding; death of Richard Randolph; Isabella's eye trouble; Isabella Ritchie's \"lengthy description of Niagara\"4 pp. AL.","Death of Maria Wright; care of Margaret's children; need for more servants; Robert at Hot Springs; news about friends and family; death of Dr. Canston; Cora in Boston; \"Ellen Key's book 'Bread for my children'\"; 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Christening of Margaret's baby; preparations \"to sumon the members of the family to Church\"; the baby's wardrobe; Margaret's desire that the baby go to Charlotte if anything should happen to her. 4 pp. ALS.","Greetings for the new year; thanks for the children's Christmas presents; reception of holiday visitors; comment on the lovely dressed and jewelry worn by some ladies; request that Charlotte be godmother to Margaret's son; death of Randall Heymen; greetings to friends and relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Return from Brandon with several members of the family; christening of Margaret's son; congradulations to Mrs. Williams; poor health of Isabella Ritchie; note included from Anne Elize to Charlotte. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Charlotte's poor health and need to be treated in New York by Dr. Sims; Jenny's desire to accompany Charlotte to New York; \"death of Mary Frances little Bessie, who died with scarlett fever\"; nurse for Mr. Wards children; entertainment in Baltimore while visiting the Gittings; mention of numerous friends; description of an elaborate wedding. 6 pp. AL.","Purchases for Mrs. Ritchie and thier shipment to her in a trunk; delight of eating current jelly with mutton; materials for dresses and bonnets; health of the Stone family; news about friends and relatives; box of dry goods sent to Richmond. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for a visit of a friend with Charlotte's family; no news from Brandon; printed accounts of the war; early baloon ascention near Washington; mention of Butler and Beauregard; death of Mr. McLean. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"the bustle of rolling waggons and passing soldiery\"; \"anticipation attack upon Alexandria\"; mention of General Beauregard; Dr. Stone's attendance to wounded soldiers; \"feeling of emnity to all Southerners\"; Margaret's cautiousness about expressing her true feelings about the war; William Ritchie's return to Richmond while Cora remained in Paris; friends killed in battle; \"talk of confiscating property\"; destructiion of Richmond's elite black horse company. 8 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit with Virginia Smith; death of Mrs. Crome[?]; bowl of dahlias; concern for \"poor Erskine\" and willingness to write his mother; \"grand display of military\" and comments by \"foreigners attached to the staff\"; dinner with a cavaltry officer; \"female spies in Balt as well as in Washington\"; sale of some beautiful lace; \"no fear of war in our midst\"; marriage of Cynthia Tucker to Dr. Coleman of Williamsburg. 4pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Directions about sending letters; \"possibility of communicating with our Va friends\"; troop movements; identification of Margaret as Dr. Stone's wife; meeting with Eliza Bell; \"bombardment of Charleston\"; state of an old house once owned by the Ritchies; sale of property. 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Movements of the Braton party\"; expected visit of Isabella harrison's daughter; treatment of general Presport's child who has epileptic fits; petitions for amnesty by Virginians; purchase of \"Cameron\" for the coopers; mention of Mrs. John Mason, Major Silsey [?], Wm. Harrison, and Col. Rutherfoord; acquisition of a new leg for Ran harrison. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Letter requesting aid for \"a noble young Confed, thrown upon the community of New Orleans\"; help from the State Dept. in regard to Mr. mason's farm; \"petition for Mr. Dan's release\"; mention of Mrs. Coleman; love to members of the family. 2 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Wm. Cross; memories of Anne Eliza; opportunity to meet General Lee, \"the greatest man living\"; description of the General and the impression he made on the Stone children; death of Mrs. Riley; William Ritchie's stay with the Stones; Palmer's \"magnificent music\"; \"violent speeches...in consequence of the President's veto\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sale of a house in Presott's Square; problems encountered with the sale due to Robert Ritchie's death and possible will; need to present the legal problems about the house in court; news about members of the famil; relative [perhaps John Gittings] being names president of a bank; foot operation with a local anasthetic; William's desire to have Robert's winter cloak. 6 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Justice to those, who have suffered so much from the war\"; difficulty of some members of the family to pay thier portion of a debt; inheritence from Thomas Ritchie's will; unjust \"repay[ment] [of] a debt that has already been cancelled\". 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of an \"infamous debt\" and the efforts made by the Stone's to pay William's share of that debt out of thier own stock; financial arrangements made with John Gittings; family news; mention of numerous friends at the Cape; celebration of Ritchie's birthday at an ice cream parlor; Dr. Andrews as a \"most unhappy person about the state of the country\". 5 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","Advice given by Dr. Miller in regard to the effect of some pills; considerable illness at Brandon; visit with Mrs. Prickett; news about various friends; death of Dr. Olds; Family news; \"superb peaches on our trees\"","Scope and Contents","Jenny's visit to Dr. Shelden in Norfolk; travel arrangements to Washington and the Baths; Mr. Gittings' poor health; family news; effect of poor crops on Eliza's finances; threat of typhoid fever; \"arrival of Mrs. Jackson with 34 pieces of luggage\" filled with \"every convievable...piece of finery\"; presents given by Mrs. Jackson. 8 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; Margaret's unhappiness over not being able to visit Brandon in the Spring; possiblity of sending Eliza to Brandon \"to see her friends\"; Mrs. Tiffany's indignation in regard to \"the braclet story\"; \"account of the Bishop's courtship and marriage\"; bouquetto mrs. Cummins; good weather for \"Anne's Boston trip\"; delicious sausage from Charlotte. 4 pp. AL.","Plans of several friends to make an unexpected visit to the Harrison's home; mention of Ann Johnson, Maria Gwathney, Kate Gamble, Julia Watson, Bernard Carter, Mrs. Orgain; health of members of the Ritchie family. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a trunk to Mrs. Ritchie; contents of the trunk; payment of bills; money to Belle for a dress; visit with Annie; love to friends ans family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of thier mother; Robert's visit with Jeff Davis; visit with various friends and acquaintances; mention of Maj. French as \"a defaulter to the Government\". 2 pp. ALS.","Regret that Isabella did not spend the Fall with Margaret and her family; support for an orphan's home; Charlotte's health; Addie Douglas' attack of pleurisy; nonarrival of Annie's china; clerical matter that appeared in the paper; mention of Bishop Meade; love to members of the family; recipe for tarragon. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letters from White Sulpher Springs; Isabella Ritchie's request that Margaret \"attend to her commission\" about a ring; payment of several bills for Isabella; purchase of lettuce [?] soap; desire that Charlotte visit Margaret; present \"dullness of Washington'; news about friends and relatives. 4 pp. AL.","Visit of Belle's daughter and Bob; damage to a trunk on the train; travel schedule of Belle and Bob; receipt of a letter from isabella. 2 pp. Al.","Scope and Contents","Illness in the Stone family; recipe for \"Green Tomato Pickle\"; rasperry plant for Charlotte; love to various relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Correspondence to Richmond; precautions to take when writing; visit with Anne Eliz; loss of the Cross' home; Margaret as \"a manager of the Church Home\"; query about a lost chemise; news about Margaret's children. 4 pp. Al.","Visit from Jenny and Bella; George in Richmond and his failure to attend a wedding; borrowing table mats; purchase of a pair of gloves; love to members of the family. 4 pp. AL.","By Jane Southall [?] Stone, daughter of Margaret Ritchie Stone. Includes mention of a Mr. Campbell, \"third son of Lord Campbell, the late Lord Chief Justice of England,\" who visited brandon during Jane's stay. 26 pp. Ms. Diary.","Scope and Contents","Expression of Corcoran's pleasure over the use of \"the cane presented by Louis XVI to Genl. Washington\" 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acknowledgement of receipt of wedding invitation for Margaret's daughter and George B. harrison; congratulations to the couple and \"sincere wishes for thier continued prosperity and happiness\". 1 p. ALS.","Desire to have the picture of Thomas Ritchie that hangs in the Tappahannock Court Room replaced with an oil painting of him; enveiling ceremony of the first picture; mention of Mr. Wright's kinship to the Ritchies through the Roane family lines. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Virginia;s plans to leave; Aunt Eliza's improved health. Included also is a letter from [Margaret R. Stone] to [?] re Annie Parker's letter; Anne Eliza's health; Catherine's excitement about going home; purchase of \"spice powder\"; \"nothing from the South, except the sickening accounts of the papers about that last [?] battle\" 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms. Poem.","Two letters by Ritchie, 1846 1852","Answer to message recieved from J. H. Pleasants; reasons for protesting the conditions of the duel; Ritchie's decision to appear despite his objections. 2 pp. Cy.","Kindness done to Thomas and William by thier father; reasons suggested for selling an old house; bills for repairs to some property; mention of the Baltimore Fair; excitement in Virginia over politics and an expected Democratic victory; bad weather for farming. 4 pp. ALS.","Letters by Robert Ruffin Ritchie to his father, brother and sisters, 1847-1862, and miscellaneous letters to and documents re Robert R. Ritchie, 1851-1866","Scope and Contents","Request for letters from the family and for the weekly Union; Robert's poor health; duties in a regimental hospital; quarters \"in the house of one Lombardo, a very intimate friend of Santa Anna\"; relations with other Army officers; peace negotiations by Mr. Trist; mention of General Scott. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Uncertainties of war\"; mention of General Brooke; medical inspection of 80 men and rejection of 9; need to justify the reasons for rejecting the 9; entertainment of some soldiers; reference to Robert as \"a son of old Tom's\"; mention of Col. Wilson; possibility of traveling to Vera Cruz or New Orleans; questions about the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Coffee as an essential in the daily life of a soldier; Robert's duties while on march; robert's encounter with Mexican cavalry; description of an area surrounding Cuernavaca; position as \"Medical Director to the brigade\"; query about a possible peace settlement and mention of Mr. Trist; desire to remain with the Army, but not in Mexico with inactive troops. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Witness in the court of Inquiry into the conduct of Col. Borham\"; troop movements around Cuernavaca; organization of a temperance society to help curb disease \"attributable to the too free use of Mexican spirits\"; exploration of a large cave and reference to Madame Calderon [?] who wrote about it; experiences upon taking a wrong turn into the mountains; Robert's financial staus; Army appointments. 6 pp. ALS.","Plans for trip to Washington; willingness to attend to several matters for Belle; attempt to see Mrs. Orgain; comment on the rainy weather; William Harrison at Ampthill. 2 pp. ALS.","Anne Eliza's health. 1 p. ANS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Mr. Branch; sale of wheat; low on flour; Mr. Harrison's depressed state; \"day at Westover and another with Dr. Selden\"; weather around Brandon; concern about his father Thomas Ritchie and suggested tombstone inscription \"He loboured day and night to save us from dissolution and divil war\"; greeting to Dr. Stone. 3 pp. ALS.","Refreshing return to the country; dinner with Dr. Osborne; health of Mrs. Ball and her baby; sale of wheat; return of the Orgains; thank you to Margaret; Robert's decision not to leave Brandon; pencilled list on envelope. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Care of a patient and a ride in \"a cold drenching rain\"; goods delivered for Mrs. Orsborne and the servants; letter to Mr. Milson; suggestion about sending letters; request for fruit; trouble with the drew on the ferry; fever in the area; Dr. Marks' health; dining at Claremont [?]; effect on the rains on the wheat; trip to White Sulphur by Mrs. Osborne and the Orgains; butter from Mr. Ball. 2 pp. ALS.","Number of sick patients; danger at Old Point; return of the Orgains; Osbornes to White Sulphur; present from William Cross; love to the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Weather in Richmond; \"arrangements...to take charge of Mrs.Micke [?] as far as Brandon\"; need for \"Charlotte to be very prudent in regard to the talk\"...she had with Robert; talk with William and Cora Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"obstinate form of dysentary amongst the servants\"; improvement in the weather; arrangements about preserves; mention of Capt. Davis; recovering all the current jelly; letter from a woman that Robert is quite serious about and his inability to \"fathom the working of the female heart\".","Poor health of the Osbornes; letter to Cora Ritchie's sister; acceptability of Mr. Murdaugh as the local minister; sale of wheat; dinner with Crenshaw; love to members of the family. 2 pp. ALS.","Extended stay in Richmond because of ill health; William in Tennessee; inclement weather; purchase of seed wheat; good corn crop expected; painting the house; securing someone to plant the wheat; health of the old Colonel; mention of Mr. Murdaugh and Ben's wife. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Finances in regard to rent from a house; William's \"parting with the old Enquirer\"; sickness in the area; repairs being done to the house; sale of wheat; \"braking up a few retail whiskey shops\"; brief encounter with Randolph Harrison. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Brockwell [?] in regard to Mr. Bishop; eviction of the Brockwells; question of whether or not to pay Brockwell and wage; \"survey of farming operations\" at Brandon with William Ritchie; need to be more direct when giving orders to the plantation's overseers; foraging by Capt. Whiting for General Magruder's army. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Robert being \"stunned at late disasters\"; \"effect of giving up Norfolk and James River\"; prediction of Richmond's eventual fall; troops near Petersburg; brief summary of deliberations in regard to Brandon; burning of the wharves; sale of Robert's horse; key for Belle's watch; mention of the Monitor. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire of all the servants to stay at Brandon; fate of Richmond; Robert's schemes to save the city by either \"a series of obstructions\" or an Englishman who leveled a hill scientifically; travel on the river; desire to secure the services of Mr. Hammondsl \"Capt. John Rogers proclamation to the ladies  gentlemen on James River\". 3 pp. ALS.","Regret that the Tylers cannot accept a dinner invitation to Brandon. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to Ritchie's letter by \"the Superintendent of Negro Affairs or York County\"; inquiry about property \"leased by Govnt to thirty negroes\"; decision that the property \"cannot be given up to the original owner until the expiration of the term of lease\". 2 pp. ALS.","The leasing of ten acres of land belonging to Indian Fields Farm [once owned by Robert R. Ritchie] Witnessed by Jonas Gilderlen. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Scope and Contents","that Robert R. Ritchie took \"the Oath prescribed by the President...in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1965\". 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","[i.e. McCandlish] on Indian Fields Farm as a result of \"'An act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts'...approved June 7, 1862\". Included also is a note from Tho. P. McCandlish attesting that the \"land...referred to, is the property of Dr. Ro. R. Ritchie\". 2 pp. DocS.","Bonds secured by Robert Ritchie to purchase Indian Fields; collection of Money on these bonds; need to have a reliable tenant on the property; suggested release of Capt. Wilder in favor of General Howard. 1 p. ALS.","5 pieces.","Scope and Contents","Letters to his mother, his brother and sisters, 1846-1869  undated, and miscellaneous letters to WFR and material concerning him and his wife, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, 1851-1938  undated","Death of Mr. John H. Pleasants [killed by Thomas Ritchie, Jr. in a duel]; details of his funeral; dinner at Mr. Green's; possibility of legal prosecution; bad weather; letter from Charlotte through Miss Julia Johns. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a harness; \"discussion of the candidates for the Convention\"; \"fear that, if California  is admitted, Georgia and South Carolina will go off\"; \"The New Mexico territorial bill; mention of Judge Bayly; visit with the W.B. Harrison family; Tom's Ritchie health; notes included about a medicinal prescription and body measurments as needed for dressmaking. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Description of William's wife Cora and \"how happy she will be to know\" Isabella; Cora's father as \"the leading merchant in furnishing vessels for the famous Miranda Expedition to South America\"; mention of President Jefferson and Secretary Madison; message from Charlotte to Cora; greetings from Tom Ritchie and love to the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Health of Thomas Ritchie; present to Isabella of \"Cora's Autobiography\"; \"the very brilliant success of the book\"; parts of a letter from Cora about her pleasure with the book; references to William and Thomas Ritchie in the text; no news of interest  politically in Richmond and Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Health of Thomas Ritchie; Dr. Davis' opinion on a cure for Thomas [Ritchie, Jr.?]; cook Emanuel engaged for a month; purchase of three bedsteads and other pieces of furniture; letter from Cora; offer to have Isabell's brother live with William. 3 pp. ALS.","Reciept of a letter from the sister; greetings to the sister from Foushee's wife, Cora; health of Isabella Ritchie; letters recieved from Wm. Cross and Wm. Foushee, and Mr. Lippincott; tribute to Thomas Ritchie from Mr. Richards; Coar's health; greetings to members of the Ritchie family. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt of Isabella's letters and maple sugar cakes; Foushee's New York trip; President Pierce at Fauquier Springs; visitors at Mr. Smyth's house; family reunion; brother George at the Cottage; peaches and pears from Brandon. 4 pp. ALS.","Isabella's account in the Farmers' Bank of Virginia; payment of a bill; package due to arrive from New York; invitation to the Wickhems' wedding; Sister Bella's financial matters; health of various family friends; George Ritchie's arrival in New York. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Receipt of Isabella's letters and enclosed cards from Cora; return of a \"duelling party\" and appearance of the settlement in the paper; health of several family friends; visit to Richard's home \"Riverside\"; concersation with Mrs. Henry [?] Gibson. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Bella and Isabella to Brandon; search for the \"Miranda\"; purchase of several items at a store in New York; china for Anne Eliza; death of Charles Ogden; stay at W.C.E. Thompson's in New York; proposed journey home through Philadelphia  Washington.","Isabella's stay at Salt Sulphur Springs; ignorance of friends being in New York on thier honeymoon; excursion to the mountains; trip \"through the lovely valley of Wyoming, the Deleware Water Gap...visiting coal mines  travelling on the 'gravity railroads'\"; visit to Richmond of the Prince of Wales. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Detailed description of William's journey to Washington; company of Mrs. Hume aboard the \"Eliza Hancox\"; talk with the Captain about steamboats; reference to a book [?] the \"death of Lincoln\"; mention of several friends and acquaintances. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Entertaining company at Brandon; gift from Tucker of terrapins and fresh pike; problems with William's knee and the need for his \"leg...to be put into harness\"; \"wonders of the microscope at the Army Museum\"; pleasant ways William is passing away the time at Stones; talk by Dr. Rudder; news about various friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Illness of William's wife Cora; visit of Mr. Everett to Brandon; mention of Consul James; Belle Harrison's expected visit; \"Carter lee's lecture on 'Laughter'\"; legislative question before Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements made at the Powhatan  House in Richmond; disease in the city's suburbs; news about various friends; to church with the Rutherfoord family; message to Mragaret from Captain Randolph. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit from Charlotte and Jenny; reports about Brandon; reference to \"a sweet creature of fine talents\" [perhaps a reference to Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt]; note about Heilbrook [?] 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Order recieved in the morning; invitation to visit Richmond; breakfast prepared by Mathilda; reciept of letter from Bella; no news from Mr. Cross; Evans' victory; renting of \"the Cottage\" to Mr. Daingerfield. 2 pp. ALS.","Advocation of Thomas Ritchie for Governor. Included also is a note from WFR to his father re smith's letter. 2 pp. ALS.","Shipment of a book and Wynne's desire to be informed of its safe arrival to William. Included is a pencilled note that the mentioned book was given to the College of William and Mary by Margaret Ritchie harrison Cocke. 2 pp. ALS.","Readmission of the South into the Union; Foushee's investment in enslaved persons and financial loss due to emancipation; effect of the war on Brandon; Foushee's desire to acquire a government position in Washington or Virginia; influence of Thomas Ritchie in Presidential politics; rights of the South in the coming presidential election; \"Johnson's Veto of the Joint Resolution\"; possibility of another Civil War; \"nomination of Seymour and Blair\"; right of Black population to vote. 4 pp. ALS.","Inscription on the church chalice; \"Brandon Church, Presented by Wm Foushee and Anna Cora Ritchie. January 1857.\" 1 p TLS.","Mrs. Mowatt and her appearance in a play as Desdemona ; mention too of her engagement to William F. Ritchie, editior of the Richmond Enquirer. 1 p. NC1.","Scope and Contents","Possibility of not meeting for two years; death of Dr. Graves; prospects of George's vessel being sent to Cuba or California; romance between \"Sister Anne Eliza and Mr. Cross\"; Mobile as \"one of the healthiest cities in the union\"; naval blockade of Round Island; mention of the vessels \"Water Witch\", \"Flint\", \"Albany\", and \"Germantown\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to recieve more letters while aboard the \"Wolcott\"; weddings withing the family; fond memories of Brandon, especially at Christmas; mention of William Allen and Major Selden; life on the \"Wolcott\"; health of Thomas Ritchie; greetings to be given various friends and relatives; possibility that the Sec. of the Treasury might reccoment the Congress the abolishment of the Navy. 4 pp. ALS.","Descriptions of the contents of several boxes with notations as to which family member or friend recieves what item. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for news from home; George's demanding duties as Purser of two ships; U.S. steamers in the Far East; shipment of 2 boxes to the family via Adams and Co. Express and Capt. John Glasson; reference to \"his Celestial majesty in his own Capitol Pekin\"; and to Commondore Perry; mention of the following vessels: \"Susquehana\", \"Southhampton\", \"Hancock\", \"Cooper\", \"Kennedy\"; \"Powhatan\", \"Vincennes\", \"Porpoise\", \"Lexington\", \"Mississippi\", and \"Macedonia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Sadness felt in parting from the family again; account of his travel schedule; mention of John Armistead; dinner at Willow Hill with Col. McCandlish and friends; accident with his horse and buggy; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Paying off the crew at the Navy Yard; extensive use of silver to pay the crew; death of Mr. Millson's sister; wedding of Lt. Thornburn and Miss Reed; party at Com. Dornins; present of a dog to a doctor. 3 pp. ALS.","Amount of money in Mrs. Ritchie's checking account; claim with Mr. Bagby; George's voyage to Panama; sale of corn at Lower and Upper Brandon; sale of George's horse. 3 pp. ALS.","Signed by James Evans, high priest, John Dove, secretary, and George Ritchie. 1 p. DocS.","Scope and Contents","pleasure of recieving mail from home; mention of the English man of war \"Amethyst\"; unexpected overnight guests aboard the \"St. Marys\"; manuevers in the Gulf of California; the seemingly \"tremendous mania for matrimony in the United States\"; greetings to the Ritchie family. 2 pp. ALS.","Description of a ball; praise given Thomas Ritchie; visit with President Polk and his wife; party at the Blairs and several other places; invitation to go home with the Daingerfields. 4 pp. ALS.","Effect of weather on river navigation; proposed visits by Mrs. Ritchie and Isabella Harrison; George Byrd's wedding; Charlotte's camel's hair shawl; rumors about Mr. Carter's health and his marriage; news about various friends and family members; christening of Margaret Ritchie Stone's baby. 6 pp. ALS.","1 p. Ms.","Anne's health; birth of Anne's daughter; return home of Aunt Phoebe; Mary's inability to care for Anne's baby unless her own child and nurse could be present; Sister Bella as a replacement for Mary; Issie's wedding; visitors and thier comments about the baby; love to various friends and relatives. 10 pp. ALS.","Letter to Jenny Stone; health of Jenny Ritchie; death of Mrs. Tendall; opera performance; family news; love to various friends. 4 pp. ALS. incomplete.","Invitiation for Charlotte to join other members of the Ritchie family at the Cross' home. 4 pp. AL.","Charlotte's health; illness in Margaret's family; invitation to visit Anne Eliza; comment on the weather; news about William and Cora Ritchie in Richmond; love to various members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Pleasure from Charlotte's visit; Isabella Harrison's eye; family news; arrangements for Addie Smyth's wedding; love to various people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Isabella's check for $600; health of Isabella Harrison; sleeping arrangements for visiting friends and family; difficulty in accomodating \"Cora and her party\"; financial transaction with Mr. Green; mention of numerous friends. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Trip to New York; summer plans to travel to Boston; loost shawl; purchase of two corsets; trips to market for flowers and fruit; greeting to various friends; purchase of evergreens and English firs; christening of Louisa Adams' son; Gus Nicholson \"to sea for two years\"; cut thumb; news about George harrison. 6 pp. ALS.","Why Anne has not written; expected visit from Belle; news about various friends and relatives; marriage of Harriet Heileman; trip to Ashburton. 3 pp. ALS.","Thank you for Charlotte's letter and recipe; 4th of July celebration and fireworks; Robert's health; Aunt Eleanor's trip to the Springs; news about various friends; Charlotte's trip to New York; money for corsets and evergreens; love to members of the family. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Plans to visit Broadneck \"to see the bride and Groom\"; present of a new writing desk; love to members of the family. Included also is a letter from Mary Green to Isabella re her depressed spirits and \"double bereavement\". 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Mary's embroidery frame as a birthday present to Isabella. Included also is a letter from Isabella F. Ritchie to Bella re the letter she wrote for Mary and a request for a pair of her drawers. 1 p. AL.","(N.B. Because of the use of nicknames, it is possible not all the letters addressed to Jennie in this folder were intended for Virginia Ritchie, daughter of Thomas and Isabella F. Ritchie.)","Scope and Contents","Accident on the road; trip to Niagara and possibility of meeting Charlotte there; rainy weather; experience with gas at the dentist's; appointment with Dr. McFarlan; comment on Cousin Belle's \"habit of fainting\"; dinner with Aunt Mary; love to the relatives. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Travel schedule; health of some measles patients; thanks for some flowers; \"unhappiness about poor Minnie\". 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of sympathy; Joe's fever and his favorable improvement; love to members of the family. 3 pp. ALS.","Intended marriage to Miss Martha C. Southhall; building of the new rectory in So. Boston; love to Mrs. Harrison, Major  Mrs. Page. 2 pp. ALS.","Bequeathing a likeness of Anna Cora [(Ogden) Mowatt] Ritchie to \"Julia G. Smythe's daughter Eugenie.\" 1 p. Doc. Cy","Scope and Contents","\"Universal rushing after Xmas presents\"; Charlotte's desire to shop alone without Carter's company; details of a concert; visit with the Orgains; Wickham's wedding; Carter's feeling of being \"rather in the way\" around the Gittings' home; mention of George Byrd and Mrs. George Williams; spending Christmas Eve around a fireplace \"over hauling presents as they come in\". 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Belle's health; death of Agnes sixteen years ago; account of close friends and relatives who died in October; sadness over \"all those long lonely evenings\". 2 pp. AL.","Death of Mildred's father; Agnes' death 19 years ago; appretiation of kindnesses done by V; the passing of Fitzhugh; love to a number of people. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Visit of Daniel Webster to Richmond and a dinner given by the Whigs; drive around the city with Mrs. Webster and Miss Seaton; details of a wedding; picnic at Ritchie's farm; news about various friends and acquaintances; \"account of the Victory of Cerro Gordo\". 4 pp. ALS.","Letter recieved from Charlotte; Mr. Gittings' health; Carter's health and the kind attention given him by Charlotte; inquiries about Isabella Harrison and Brandon; problems encountered during the harvest; desire to visit Brandon. 2 pp. ALS.","Matter of a lace shawl; Robert Ritchie's visit to Indian Fields Farm; declining a trip to the Springs; mention of numerous friends; stay at Brandon. 4 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"Necessary caution\" used when writing; comment on those who have died in the war; family news; \"arms...sought in Europe\"; \"visit from General L's daughters Annie and Agnes\"; role of women during the war; receipt of a letter from \"one of our heroes at Manassad\"; mention of Sherman; \"Death of 400 of our noble souls\" 4 pp. AL. Letter probably to Charlotte Gittings and Margaret Stone.","Scope and Contents","Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; \"William to the Wars\"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; \"Bella  Bobs letters written in cypher\"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.","Reflections on God and the meaning of life; hope that Jeff will seek enlightenment through God and the Bible. 4 pp. ALS.","Dr. Sayre at medical convention in New Orleans but assurance that he will write Mr. Ritchie upon his return; questions about Bellevue Hospital to be answered by Dr. Yale. 1 p. AL.","Accomodations at Bellevue Hospital for Mr. Ritchie as arranged by Dr. Sayre; Dr. Sayre's arrival in New York from New Orleans; suggestion that Mr. Ritchies delay his trip until Dr. Sayre's return. 3 pp. ALS.","2 pp. TL.","Scope and Contents","\"History of the Westover alms basin\"; mention of Mr. Bird of New York, Col. Byrd, Sarah Braine. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Wayside Spring in Alabama\" by Charles Mackay. 1 p. NC1.","Reprinted from American Historical Magazine, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1896. 36 pp. Pamphlet.","6 pieces","1 piece","Scope and Contents","No. 15 of the \"Plain Words\" series. 8 pp.","1 p.","A dirge on the Civil War. 1 p.","Thomas Ritchies professional papers are chiefly letters to him as editor of the Washington Union, the official organ of the Democratic party (the entire collections contains only a few letters by him).The letters cover all the political topics of the day; extension of slavery, Texas, the Mexican War (militarily and politically), internal improvements, Wilmot Proviso, oregon territory, Whig and Democratic politics, transcontunental railroad, Baltimore convention, Nashville convention, Presidential elections of 1844 and 1848, and contain references to Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Thomas Hart Benton, and Lewis Cass. A few relate to South American affairs, and Ritchie's business papers as a printer are also included. The letters cover a wide geographical range (a number, however, are written from Virginia) and often reflect local political conditions and the opinions of the average citizen. Among the correspondents are: R.M.T. Hunter, Ambrose Dudley Mann, W.D. Wallach, S. Basset French, and Andrew Stevenson.","4 pp. Ms.","4 pp. Ms.","Limitation of the government's powers; clarification of the Constitution; powers of the President; patronage vs. the public interest; election of the President. 2 pp. Cy","Scope and Contents","Miseries suffered by Carter during a period of confinement; comments on news contained in Ritchie's last letter; mention of a belief in \"predestinarianism\"; pleasure of Mrs. Fitzhugh's company; use of a number of French phrases by Carter; joke about a toast to Jackson. 4 pp. ALS.","Present of \"a specimen of stewed trufles. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","A confidential letter in which Brockenbrough states what he conceives to be the true feeling of the people in certain lower Virginia counties toward Van Buren; the Democratic party with not be united behind him and unless he should not \"advocate unhesitatingly the annex of texas his vote will be nothing\"; these sentiments were more confirmed at the meeting of the district convention of which Brockenbrough was the chairman. 1 p. ALS.","Belief that Van Buren will be defeated in the election and that another candidate would run stronger; rumor that many will not even vote if Van Buren runs. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents","Hoge's nomination as an Elector by the Democratic Convention; recent local defeats for Democrats in Virginia elections; appeal of Martin Van Buren as the Presidential candidate; consideration of the main political parties, namely the Democratic, Whig, and \"floating parties\". 3 pp. ALS.","Election results and speculation on the causes of disaster; Van Buren considered as a liability in the election; the legality of 40 Whig votes; Texas annexation and Clay's stand against it. 2 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","Democratic Party of Virginia's selection of candidate for the U.S. Presidency; Van Buren and the Texas question and his loss of Virginia votes; the need for a candidate the \"reverse of Mr. Clay\"; pledges himself to vote for the Texas man at the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas question; Virginia's vote for the coming Presidential election; Van Buren's candidacy; Republican and Democratic politics. 3 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Presidential candidacy of Tyler. Clay, and Van Buren; sectional strife at Baltimore Convention; Edmunds' resignation as Assistant Elector in his district. 6 pp. ALS.","Texas annexation; Tyler's Presidency; Candidates for the office of the presidency. 2 pp. ALS.","Tyler's Presidency and anti-Tyler feeling among some citizens. 1 p. ALS.","Invitation to dinner with the Richmond Cadet Corps. 1 p. ALS","Scope and Contents","Invitation to dinner celebrating the anniversery of the Declaration of Independence by the \"democratic citizens of the district of Columbia\" 2 pp. LS.","Gift of a book. 1 p. ALS.","Compliments to Ritchie and Mr. Polk; request for 50 copies of an article on Gen. Jackson. 2 pp. ALS.","Establishment of the Union newspaper and questions regarding its size, type, and paper quality; Democrats in Western cities and their reaction to Ritchie as editor of the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Thanks to Ritchie for his letter which Everett received through the State Department; memorandum from [W.J?] of interest to Everett; Everett honored that Ritchie proposes to send communications for the paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Elmore's appointment to England and his reasons for declining the position; expression of a \"deep and settled hostility\" to the tariff system in Elmore's state and some other adjoining states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appraisal of the value of the Globe office and \"the grounds and buildings used for conducting the business of that office\". 1 p. ALS.","Purchase of an estate in New Jersey with a description of its location and condition; resignation as a Consul with the government; possibility of accepting a professorship with the College of South Carolina.","Letter for Green or Ritchie; lengthy discussion of the victory of [S.F.] Leake, elected to the Congress from Virginia; mention of Gordon and Hynes; thanks to Selden from Col. Robert Taylor. 4 pp. ALS.","A memorandum of promotions and appointments in the Army; General Order No. 9 mentioned; publication in the Union of future official memoranda. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the health of a mutual friend. 2 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's new position in Washington and the reaction in general of people in Richmond; Ludlam's request that his new title be announced at Ritchie's earliest convenience. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Views on the topic of \"Presidential Succession\"; Presidential appointments; Texas annexation; Union editorial on President Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Letter of introduction presenting William Flinn, past editor of the Pittsburgh daily Aurora. 1 p. ALS.","Recommendation of Professor Aimes as a regular correspondant in New York for Ritchie's paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to attend a Farmers' Club meeting. 1 p. ALS.","The Union newspaper as an organ of the Democratic party and the desire by Petrikin that the paper publish only correct information on matters of government and Democratic principles; Calvin Blythe of Pennsylvania is cited as a Democrat unworthy of being written about in the Union, especially when other Democrats like W.H. Roane of Virginia are well known for their integrity and party loyalty. 3 pp. L.","Request by the clerk of the House of Representatives that Thomas Ritchie be permitted to take books from the Library of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Letter by one of the fathers of the Republican Party is forwarded to Ritchie [not enclosed with letter]; the Union newspaper is complimented; Ritchie is assured of a vote in his bid for Preinter of the Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Annexation of Texas; abolitionists; tariffs; banking. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestions for the suppression of the trade of enslaved persons and recolonization of Black persons in Africa. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Sketches of Congress\" and the appearance of these articles in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Unity of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania; election by the Pa. legislature of General Cameron as U.S. Senator over Judge Woodard. 2 pp. ALS.","Letter for the Secretary of the Army which solicits an appointment for a friend; death of a mutual friend and the grief of his sister; meeting of a state convention to nominate a candidate for Governor; strength of the Whigs in Georgia. 3 pp. ALS.","List of subscribers to the Union; Texas and the Whigs; personal differences between Mr. Wise and Mr. Polk; popularity of the Union. 4 pp. ALS.","Request for a change of subscription from the Enquirer to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Report on the District of Clatsop [?] in Oregon describing the land, population, industry, and climate. 2 pp. ALS.","State of the foreign carrying trade; abuses existing in the important of merchandise. 8 pp. ALS.","Copy of an article for publication in the Union; Whigs retaining positions in the Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Reorganization of America's Consular establishment. 4 pp. ALS.","Description of the Oregon country, especially areas near the Columbia and Willamette rivers; Ford elaborates on the fertility of the soil, navigation of rivers, variations in climate, and beautiful scenery. 3 pp. ALS.","His address which was well recieved by the liberal Whigs; the great difficulty which will have to be met at the next Congress where everything will depend on the course the President [Polk] takes. [Illegible handwriting and a system of short hand which drops vowels make reading difficult. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","The Atlas as being \"hostile to President Polk\"; mention of Van Buren; Ritchie's role in helping to settle the Texas Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of Major Wm. B. Lewis\" from office by Preisdent Polk. 3 pp. AL.","Scope and Contents","President Polk's \"unnatural course\" towards his friends in Missouri. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","President's resolution passed Monday evening; discussion of the political makeup of the New York Council; Administration growing daily in strength; hopes that Polk will continue to \"cherish all the elements\" which elected him President; Ritchie's \"neighbor the 'U.S. Journal'\" as a \"very low press\". 4 pp. ALS.","Goodwin's dislike of a Mr. Rathkin [?]; \"denunciation [of} Mr. Polks administration as 'an appendix to John Tylers administration'\" article submitted in rebuttal to some of Rathkin's political beliefs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of Jno. C. Haswell; discussion of the Richmond Enquirer as a \"standard of political orthodoxy\"; expression of pleasure that Ritchie was selected editor of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Discussion of the president and his Administration. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congratulations to Ritchie on his new position as editor of the Washington Union; recent lack of confidence expressed by the general public towards President Polk; mention of the tariff and \"compromise of the Oregon question\"; Harvey's desire to be reinstated in his job; mention of several people in congress from Missouri whom Ritchie may rely on. 4 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Savannah Republican against Mr. McAllister, Democratic candidate for governor. 2 pp. ALS.","Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency; Polk and the tariff; Texas question. 7 pp. ALS.","Article in a Baltimore paper about Polk and promises he made following his nomination by the Baltimore Convention; Tisestro's[?] dismissal from office by Mr. Walker. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Thomas Ritchie to John H. Steele. 1 p. ALS.","Mutual friend \"Slam should receive a Presidential appointment; thinks Bancroft and March have been instrumental in prejudicing the President against him; suggests \"slam be appointed purser of the Navy;. comparison of Tyler's and Polk's Administrations. 4 pp. ALS.","War with Mexico; interests of England and France in Mexico; U.S. strategy if war is declared. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Support for the Union; J. L. O'Sullivan's dislike of President Polk; Van Buren and the \"Southern Democracy\".  2 pp. ALS.","Wilson's unemployment and desire to have an advertisement inserted in Richie's paper.","Introduction of Col. Paul H. Hubbs, a merchant in New York. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a commissioner from Virginia; \"Clay Whigs\" who were already appointed. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction of the citizens of Montgomery to the incorrect news that Mexico had declared war on the United States; mustering of two volunteer companies, the \"Riflemen\" and the \"Blues\", and thier resolutions to defend the U.S.; the \"Riflemen's\" disapointment about not recieving a letter of recognition from the President for thier patriotic action; a copy of the \"Riflemen's\" resolutions enclosed which were also mailed to the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Gift of four Virginia hams. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article about Oregon in an English journal Bell's Life. 1 p. ALS.","Democratic Party in Mississippi; address of the last Democratic State Convention; Texas annexation; senatorial race between ex-Gov. McNutt and Gen. Foote; article about Gen. Same Houston and reference to a speech he made; boundary of the Rio Bravo. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reaction to an editorial in the Union about the press in Ohio; politics in Ohio, 1840-1845; position of Whigs and conservative Democrats in Ohio's 1840 election; money power and the banks; Bartley Bank Bill of 1842-43; \"Softs vs. Hards\"; Texas annexation question; Rooster [?] Bank Bill; Democratic county convention in Ohio. 8 pp. ALS.","Articles against Ritchie and Polk by the editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer; influence of John Brough in Ohio politics; background of Hiram Robinson and his relation to John Brough. 3 pp. ALS.","Failure of the Union to publish any letters from Ohio Democrats; protection of civil and religious liberties; war with Mexico; Santa Anna and General Paredas mentioned; consitution of Texas; occupation of Oregon. 4 pp. AL.","Editor of the Mercury and his relation to Calhoun; Calhoun's support of Polk's Administration; reduction of the Tariff. 3 pp. ALS","Desire for more emphasis on European news; suggestion that the Union no longer reprint articles from English journals; Bernard as possible editor of foreign news for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Defense of Brent's father following an attack by the New York Express. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint of American seea captains that no U.S. agent resides at Bremerhaven; problem of protecting unemployed American seamen in Bremen; Shipping foreigners to the U.S. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of E. Warren as Consul for the port of Trieste and reasons for his probable rejection by the Senate; dissatisfaction with other appointments by President Polk; \"Hard Annexationists\" in Missouri; resistence to European encroachment; modification of the tarriff. 4 pp. L","Discussion of the tariff and slavery. 4 pp. ALS.","Warren's background; tariffs; interests of manufacturers. 2 pp. ALS.","March through Texas and impressions of the land; botanical interest in rare flowers and seeds; military forces encountered. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff Issues. 3 pp. ALS.","Government contract for the delivery of Tobacco; Calhoun's probable return to the Senate; tariff adjustments; Oregon question. 3 pp. ALS","Salary increase for Cabell in his position as chief clerk in the Recorder's Bureau of the General Land Office. 3 pp. ALS","Vote of Texans for annexation, the Constitution, Governor, and Lt. Governor; affairs with Mexico; Indian attack; General Sam Houston's proposed visit to Austin. 3 pp. ALS.","Triumph of Whigs in Georgia elections; mention of John C. Calhoun 3 pp. ALS.","Hamilton's protection of U.S. citizens during the war between Uruguay and Argentina and request for payment of services from 31 Aug. 1838 to 31. Oct. 1845. Includes copy of certificate of Hamilton's sefices by Santiago Vasquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uruguay, and a copy of Hamilton's bill to the U.S. Government. 8 pp. ALS.","Modification of Tarriff Act of 1842; tariff meeting at the Exchange Hotel; position of Pennsylvania Democrats and Whigs towards the Tariff. 2 pp. ALS.","Correction of an article in the Union about the choice of a Democratic County Committee of Nantuckett. 1 p. ALS","Oregon; texas; tariff; iron interests in Pennsylvania; internal improvements. 3 pp. ALS","Murders by John Ross in 1839; present reign of terror over the Cherokees; petition to the President; appeal to Ritchie. 5 pp. ALS.","Forwarding letters to friends in England through the State Department.","Foreign appointment sought by THomas H. Holt. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Account of a storm at sea and the \"benefits arising from the observation of barometers\". 3 pp. ALS.","Bragg's displeasure with an article in the Union about his brother; description of the Bragg family and thier relation to the Democratic Party; circumstances leading to Lt. Bragg's court martial by General Scott. Communication prepared to counter the article in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","British agitation over the corn laws and an article printed by the Times. 4 pp. ALS","Paper on the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. William Maxwell Wood. 2 pp. ALS.","An editorial position for Jarvis with the Union; writing assignments he would not accept; salary expectations; previous experience; political preferences. 3 pp. ALS","Detailed description of Austria's natural wealth, industry, and commerce for the benefit of planters and merchants in the United States. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Congratulations to Ritchie on his confirmation as the Printer of Congress; mention of Polk's Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","Statement of the amount paid for printing and binding for the House of Representatives, 1823 to 1845, and a letter of explanation about the statement. 2pp. ALS.","Dissatisfaction with the Virginia state legislature; internal improvements along the James River; rail road connections; news of relative P.N. Barbour now in Texas. 3 pp. ALS","Ambrose Dudley Mann, Consul at Bremen, and his interest in Hungary. 2 pp. ALS.","Christmas greetings; letter for publication in the Union; trip to texas. 1 p. ALS.","English penitentiaries. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Oregon question; the \"Forty ninth party\" in Congress; tariff of 1842; war with Great Britain. 4 pp. AL.","Editorials in The Times about Oregon; Ritchie's election as a Printer to Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper article connecting Ritchie to a speculation in cotton. 2 pp. ALS.","Mackenzie's desire for employment and his efforts to secure a position with the government. 3 pp. ALS.","Sale of land in Richmond County to Dr. Clopton. Enclosed is a deed for Ritchie's signature. 2 pp. ALS.","Costs of printing Congressional material.","Arbitration of the Oregon question. 2 pp. L.","Introduction of J. M. Moss and his information reguarding the Republic of Uraguay; the Monroe Doctrine; banking matters; subscription to the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter in regard to an editorial for publication in the Union. Copy of the editorial is enclosed. 3 pp. ALS.","Heiss' resignation from his position with the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Negro suffrage and its effect on national politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Payment of subscription to the Union; political opinions of Calhoun, Clay, and Van Buren. 1 p. ALS.","Oregon Question. 3 pp. ALS.","Oregon question and relations with England; dipolomacy with Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Gillet's prospects in an election. 2 pp. ALS.","2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Naval school at Annapolis and an article addressed to \"The Editor of the Union\" from \"An old salt\" which supports the school. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Publication and marketing of a book; McConochie's property in Kentucky where he \"owns 350 acres of Land and between 20 and 40 negroes\". 1 p. ALS.","The Congressional printing done by Ritchie and Heiss, and John Niles' resolution proposing the price be reduced. Includes copy of a letter by John C. Rives to Heiss, 11 Feb. 1846, detailing the reasons for opposing Niles' resolution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Complaint about irregular delivery of the Union; issues of Whiggery, Calhounism, and Mexico\". 3pp. ALS.","Relations with Mexico; settlement of disputes; board of commissioners to examine claims against Mexico; mexican reaction to American claims; drawbacks to a mixed commission of MExicans and Americans. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to a copy of a letter on printing and copy of a speech by C.B. Ficklin in Philadelphia. [copies not enclosed} 1 p. ALS.","Oregon question; campaign of 1844; Democrats in Congress; sectional interests vs. the Constitution; Polk's nomination at the Baltimore Convention; war with Mexico; lowered tariff; treasury system. 4 pp. ALS.","Tariff legislation and predicted vote by members of Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Telegraphing news from New York and New Jersey. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Speeches of Senators Cass and Benton on the Oregon Question\"; mention \"of the British title...to Oregon\"; \"Treaty with Russia\". 4 pp. ALS.","Comment on an editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Probability that a bill cannot be passed which will give [Congressional] printing out by Contract\"; Cabinet members and friends in Congress who have failed to support Ritchie; continuance of the Union \"on a great scale of curtailments of expenses, and under the strictest economy\"; hope \"that the Union can be made profitable\". 3 pp. ALS.","Politics in Arkansas and need to prove that Mr. Folmore is an abolitionist. 1 p. AL.","Trade conducted in Singapore; effect of tariff laws on certain commodities. 2 pp. ALS.","Discharging Volunteers from the Army during the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Banking in New York; \"expansion of Paper money\"; \"consumption of foreign products\"; mention of the existing U.S. tariffs; \"mandate...that the Interest of the majority shall always be the Law of the Land\". 3 pp. AL.","Taxes collected for the Treasury from the Tariff of 1842; effect of the tariff system on the agricultural classes; mention of polk, Walker, and Dallas; problems faced by the british Government and the Bank of England. 3 pp. AL.","Democratic Party in Alabama; vacancy in the Senate; gubernatorial election. Enclosed also is one page of the Marion News detailing the results of a meeting of a Democratic committe in Centerville, Ala., after the resignation of William Yancey from the Senate. 3 pp. ALS  NC1.","War with Mexico; Florida war; character of volunteers in the Army; dissatisfaction with present orders and lack of aggressive movement into Mexico. 4 pp. ALS.","Abuses suffered by Army recruits; pardon to Army deserters; oath of revenge against cruel officers. 3 pp. ALS.","Tariff questions. 1 p. ALS.","The tariff philosophy of cometition; power of the people; tradition of freedom in America. 4 pp. incomplete. Al.","Desire for the Navy to be called into action against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Spech of D. Webster in 1820; tariffs; politics in New York; views of Gov. Wright. Enclosed also is a small newspaper clipping about Gov. Wright. 6 pp. ALS  NC1.","Scope and Contents","Elliott's Financial problems; \"specie clause in the subtreasury bill\"; war with Mexico; expenses of the war. 2 pp. ALS.","Presentations to the National Institute at Washington from the French and British governments. Enclosed are three printed pages of correspondence about the presentations. 4 pp. ALS.","Major General Baron de Kalb's military leadership during the American Revolution and his family's petition to Congress for financial relief. 4 pp. ALS.","2 pp. AMs.","Articles in the Intelligence intended to disgrace the Indiana troops at Buena Vista; effect of these articles on the approaching elections in Indiana. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. NC1","NC1 1p.","War with Mexico. 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Receipt for payment of rent on a house in Washington, D.C. 1 p. ALS.","1 p.","Democratic party in Virginia 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","War with Mexico; \"public debt of Texas\"; customs revenue in Texas; payment of Texas bonds. 4 pp. incomplete. L.","Navy's role in the Mexican War. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article for Ritchie's paper which \"attempts...to unmask the designs of the king of the French to restore Spanish America...to the Bourbon family\". 2 pp. ALS.","Denunciation of a fellow Democrat and his alleged inclinations toward federalism. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Tarriff Taxation\". 1 p. ALS.","Texas annexation and boundaey lines. 1 p. ALS","Boundaries of Texas; conditions of texas' admission to the U.S.; constitution of Texas. 1 p. ALS.","Article for inclusion in the Union [not with letter]; reference made of Major General [Winfield] Scott. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Communication enclosed for Mr. Ritchie. Communication is dated February 2 1847, Simeon hubbard, Norwich, Conn., to Mr. Thomas Ritchie re a theory of federal government; the Missouri Compromise; the Constitution. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Expulsion of Ritchie from the Senate; \"offence against the Senate...with which [Ritchie's] reporter was charged\"; Senate's \"rejection...of the bill for the increase of the army\"; implication of withholding more men from the Army while the U.S. is at war with Mexico; mention of John C. Calhoun; dissatisfaction with Virginia's Congressional delegate. 3 pp. ALS.","Constitutional amendment affecting presidental caondidates; political asperations of Calhoun. 2 pp. ALS.","Rebuff to those who criticize Ritchie and the Administration. 2 pp. ALS.","4 pp.","Subscription to the Union; unpopularity of Calhoun. Includes AN. to William Wick. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article enclosed for Ritchie's attention [article not with letter. 1 p. ALS.","Appeal for return to liberty, freedom of the press, true democracy, pure Whiggism of 1776. Includes ANS. from W.B. re obituary of Alfred Foster of Carlisle who died February 22. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; Calhoun's relations with the federal party and Polk's administration; senators from Florida mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate; War with Mexico; U.S. Bank; tariff of 1842; federalism 3 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's privileges in the Senate; John C. Calhoun mentioned. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. and W.H. Seawell and a request that Ritchie use his influence to have them and their \"company of Dragoons\" recruited into the war agasint Mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of S.T. Seawell and his desire to have his \"company of Dragoons\" accepted for service in the war against Mexico. 1 p. ALS","Sutherland's desire to serve in the Army and command his volunteer company in the war against Mexico. 3 pp. ALS","Scope and Contents","\"Freedom of the press\"; restriction of Ritchie's Senate privileges; appraisal of Calhoun and Polk; \"the Mexican war, the Sub-Treasury and Free Trade, will all yet triumph.\" 2 pp. AL. incomplete","News on the course of the Mexican War. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Ware and his interest in an editorial position with a Southern Democratic paper. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a communication circulated by a Mr. Wentworth; comment on Mr. Wentworth's \"unscrupulous\" character. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","French's \"suffering with a nervous head ache\"; glorification of death and victory in the war with Mexico; French's preference to \"fall amid the rush of battle...then die in my bed  and have my name forgotten!\" 3 pp. ALS.","Financial arrangements concerning a Congressional appropriation. 1 p. ALS.","Problems encountered in the delivery of issues of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to resolutions adopted in regard to the Mexican War; mention of John C. Calhoun; Senate's restrictions of Ritchie's privileges. Enclosed is a copy of those resolutions. 4 pp. ALS.","Reference to a letter of mutual interest. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Efforts...to misrepresent the policy of our government  to prejudice public opinion\"; course of the Mexican War; \"speech of Mr. Pendleton...on the subject of our differences with Mexico.\" 1 p. incomplete. AL.","Mexican War; tariff of 1846. 2 pp. ALS.","Restriction of Ritchie's and Heiss' privileges in the Senate. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to an articles from the Utica Observer. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted for Ritchie's attention [not enclosed] 2 pp. ALSgt;.","\"Extract from an editorial article in the Globe of May 13, 1843 on the theft of Treasury notes...\". 4 pp. ALS.","Request that earlier letters of endorsement be returned; notice that his company of volunteers for service in the Mexican War has been discharged. 1 p. ALS.","Politics in Iowa. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Democratic Presidential candidate; Whig influence over Taylor; mention of General Jackson and General Washington. 1 p. ALS.","Detailed description of the Battle of Cerro Yordo during the Mexican War. Map of the battle included. 6 pp. AL.","Political standing of Mr. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Daily Democrat, 21 April [?], \"The Game to Cheat the North.\" 4 pp. ALS.  NC1","Democratic Party in New York; possible outcome of elections in New York in 1848. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"The Mexican war: its Termination\". 4 pp. MsS","Com. Stockton's treatment of Gen. Kearney and his men; Whig strength in Kentucky; convention to amend Kentucky's constitution. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Politics of Hon. J. Wentworth. Enclosed is an article from the Buffalo, New York, Commercial Advertiser re light houses and appropriations for lake harbors. 3 pp. ALS  NC1","General taylor as a Democratic candidate for President. 2 pp. ALS.","12 pp. MsV.","Mexican War; Gen. Scott's proclamation to the Mexicans; Whigs' dilemna over Scott and taylor; candidate of the Democratic National Convention; Polk's visit to North Carolina. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Don Juan de Silva Tellez Giron. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whigs' interest in General Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Gen. Taylor's Southern background; possible \"fusion of parties\". 4 pp. ALS.","Georgia's gubernatorial election; annexation of Texas; war with Mexico; Mexican payment of the U.S. war debt; general character of Mexicans. 3 pp. ALS.","Attitude of the Argentine government towards the U.S.; Argentina's sympathy for the Mexicans; publication of Whig letters and speeches in the British Packet, especially those communications against the U.S. Administration and war policy; blockade destrictive to U.S. commerce; mention of Lord Howden, Count Walewski,  Gov. Rosas. 5 pp. ALS.","Travels through the British Isles and Ireland; elections in England; British support of Polk and the war against Mexico; state of the grain and potato crops; mention of Sir Robert [Peel] and Mr. [George] Bancroft. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of John Lafon; description of Maria's poor health. 1 p. ALS.","Enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Z. Taylor and his views on the following subjects: war with Mexico, a national bank, a high protective tariff, his candidacy for the Presidency. 4 pp. ALS.","Gallagher's wish to be appointed Captain in a regiment. Enclosed is a note by Thomas Ritchie commenting on Gallagher's close association with the Republican Party. 1 p. ALS.","Col. Hughes' desire to take a regiment to Mexico. 2 pp. ALS.","Gen. Taylor's candidacy. 3 pp. ALS.","Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.","4 pp.","Reference to an article in the Chicago Democrat against Col. may. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to letter about climate and diseases in Mexico; mention of Santa Anna; English involvement in a Mexican Company. 3 pp. ALS.","Report on his vacation in New York City; purchase of a lamp for Ritchie's home; suggestion that Ritchie, too, take a vacation and relax for a change; party held in honor of a friend Hopkins; political views expressed by Croswell; fight between the Argus and the Atlas and its effect on the Democratic Party in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Election in Indiana between Dobson and Davis; predicted defeat of Stanton in Tennessee; possible Whig majority in the U.S. House; establisment of a Southern paper under Calhoun's direction; Clay's Northern tour as prelude to becoming a possible Presidential candidate; question of abolitionism. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to views expressed by Wallach; bill paid by French; Ritchie's request for some wine; health of Mr. Walker; politics in Tennessee concerning General Thomas H. Benton and Major General G. J. Pillow. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional printing matters concerning Houston, Ned Curtis, Wendell and Benth[rysen?]; purchase of a cask of brandy for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Belief that Whig domination in Congress would lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops out of Mexico and in turn jepordize the chance of the Government to secure peace with Mexico; desire for the Union to take a firm position against the Whigs and thier stand on the Mexican question. 2 pp. ALS.","Opportunity for Ritchie to acquire some port wine. 1 p. ALS.","Article submitted to the Union concerning European affairs; reference to marriage of Montpersier with the Infanta of Spain; French and English interests in Mexico. 3 pp. ALS.","Avowal of friendship and support in time of trouble; lengthy description of heiss' background and his ability to cope with failure. 7 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Prediction that Democratic ticket nominated at Syracuse will be defeated; description of one of the New York candidates; the Irish vote in New York; Polk's strength in the next Presidential campaign; Baltimore Convention; Wilmot Proviso; Mexican War and position heiss would take against Mexico if he were President. 4 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Navy Lt. Boyle. 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Capt. Robt. E. Lee and his descriptions of the Mexican battles of Coutreras and Chenibusco; belief that the Administration has underestimated the Mexicans' \"power, energy, and perseverance\". 4 pp. ALS.","Establishment of a paper in Pittsburgh to oppose the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Delivery of a bond and payment of interest on it. 1 p. ALS.","Mention of Brithsi Gen. Lane, Major Lully, Col. Childs, Major McCoy, Santa Anna; movement of U.S. troops to Jalapa, mexico; Santa Anna's escape to Puebla and pursuit by Col. Childs; prospects of peace. 2 pp. ALS.","Visit with Col. Fremont; Col. Smyth's private conversation with a Mr. Jones re Ritchie's relation to Col. Fremont. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Answer to an article to the American Whig Review entitled \"the President and the Army\"; discussion of the military, state militias, West Point Academy, etc. 7 pp. AL.","Securing an appointment to West Point for the son of Mrs. F. Randolph of Fauquier. 1 p. ALS.","Editorial for Ritchie [not enclosed]; duties in Europe; Mexican War; proposed visit of Major Hobbie. 3 pp. AL.","Reference to lt. D.S. Wlson, former editor of the Democratic paper Miner's Express in DuBuque, Iowa. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Pearson and his desire to be commissioned and to participate in the war against mexico. 1 p. ALS.","Walker's request for a loan from Congress; funding the war against Mexico. 2 pp. AL.","Legal controversy surrounding the extradition of Lucian N. Metzgar, a French notary charged with forgery by his government. 2 pp. ALS.","Organizing the Democratic party for the Presidential Campaign. 2 pp. ALS.","Division with the Democratic ranks oveer the Wilmot Proviso; right of Congress to interfere in state governments; question of slavery especially in the territories; mention of the Missouri Compromise. 3 pp. ALS.","Southern Views on the course of the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Whig control of the House; Mexican War battles; General Scott's attack upon the capital; General Wool to his new headquarters; General Taylor \"will be forced into the political arena\". 4 pp. ALS.","Dinner invitation from the Pittsburgh Press. 1 p. LS.","Van Reuthugsen[?]'s investment in a printing speculation; suggestion to Earringer that his friends should not oppose Ritchie in the Senate if they don't want Ritchie to obstruct Gales and Seaton in the House; printing matters between Blair and Rives; notice of a new theatre. 2 pp. ALSgt;.","Desire that Ritchie submit his editorial on time so the paper can go to press and be in the mail at a reasonable hour. 1 p. ALS.","Congressional control of slavery. 4 pp. AMss.","Senator Dickinson's resolutions on slavery; Question of Congress' right to interfere with slavery in the territories; validity of the Missouri Compromise; territory acquired as a result of the war with Mexico. 4 pp. AL.","Subscription to the Union; Walker and his promotion of free trade and an independent treasury; war with Mexico; mention of Gallatin and Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article in the Indiana Sentinel; houston's chances to be elected; mention of Andrew Johnson. 2 pp. ALS.","Obtaining a commission in the Army; Mexican War; friendship between Ritchie  Stange's father; general Taylor as a Whig nominee for the Presidenty; Clay's chances as a Presidential candidate. 2 pp. ALS.","Approach of the Democratic convention; defense of Polk's Administration in regard to the Mexican War. 1 p. ALS.","Complaint that the Union is not mailed promptly; mention of Mexico and the war; denunciation of the Whig Party. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Importance of constructing a railroad from San Fransisco to the Mississippi River; Gillian's journal \"travels in Mexico\" which he claims is the first published work to propose such a railroad; Whitney's proposals regarding a railroad from the Columbia River to Lake Michigan; Dallas' plan for a canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepee. 4 pp. ALS.","Problems confronting the Democratic Party in New York; how to bring harmony to the party at the national convention.3 pp. ALS.","Request for information about benjamin Watkins Leigh. 1 pp. ALS.","Royall's command of U.S. troops on a trip from Council Grove [Kansas] to Fort Mann [Kansas?]; detailed description of Indian attacks while enroute to Fort Mann; mention of Major Thomas J. Bryant, U.S. Army Paymaster. 7 pp. Cy.","Desire by Kuch to be a political writer for Ritchie during the campaign;Kush's selection as the Democratic candidate from prince George's County for the state Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Collins' reasons for not supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential campaign of 1848 and mention of Crittenden, Clay, Taylor; slavery questions; campaign tactics in Massachussetts and Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","the \"mecklenburg Declaration\"; mention of Van Buren, AAron Burr, and Andrew Jackson; desire for an appointment to Belgium. 3 pp. ALS.","Liquidation of Heiss' interest in the Union; possibility of disposing of this interest to George R.Fall, an editor of the Jackson Mississippian. 1 p. ALS.","Martin Van Buren as a Presidential candidate; nomination of Cass and butler; predicted Democratic vote in Mississippi and Alabama; fading support for General Taylor in the South and West. 2 pp. ALS.","General Cass' position on the Wilmot Proviso; disagreement with Ritchie's editorials about Cass; mention of General Taylor, W.J. Brown, and Gov. Feltch. 2 pp. ALS.","Request for documents about Gen. Cass, Gen. Taylor; campaign in a country in North Carolina. 2 pp. ALS.","Displeasure with the command of Lt. A. H. Dearborn and request that he be transferred to Oregon for duty; mention of the Mexican War and slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Generals Cass and Butler; poem \"A Democratic Song\". 4 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Whigs vs. Democrats in Louisiana; election prospects of Cass and Butler in Louisiana; ten points reflecting Taylor's political position. 3 pp. ALS.","Presidential approval od the Oregon Bill and the Wilmot Proviso; selection of Cass and Butler; denunciation of Polk; betrayal felt by Democrats in the South. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Senate speech by Benton \"on the nomination of Brig. General Kearney for the brevet of Major General\". 1 p ALS.","Belief American principles and freedom are being threatened; propsal of seven questions concerning the Presidential campaign of 1848; mention of Francis p. Blair Martin Van Buren, John Vanhusan, Dewit Clinton, and Daniel D. Thompkins. 3 pp. AL.","Suspension of Casserly; assay reports on Heiss' gold mine. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to a communication about a friend Vanhusan;mention of John E. Norice and a Mr. Anwhich in the State Department. 1 p. ALS.","Whig Presidential ticket of Filmore and Taylor; slave question; mention of Cass  Butler; establishment of a new political paper the Democratic Banner. 3 pp. ALS.","State of political parties around Piqua, Ohio; Strength of the Whig Party in District #4; Whigs as antislavery men; views of Moses Corwin, a candidate for Congress from Ohio; free soil party in Dorsey's country; strength of the Democrats and their support of Cass and Butler; mention of General Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Suggestion of the Executive Committee that a pamphlet be written about General Taylor; mention of Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Whig Party in Connecticut and General Taylor's campaign there; candidacy of Cass and Butler; Whigs in Ohio and Pennsylvania; slavery and tariff issues; mention of Van Buren. 4 pp. ALS.","Arrangements for payment of some of the Union's outstanding debts; richness of the ore in heiss' mine. 2 pp. ALS.","Expected majority vote for Cass in Harrison's area. 1 p. ALS.","Questions submitted in regard to voter qualification in Southern and slaveholding states. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","States' rights vs. Congressional power; mention of the Wilmot Proviso; abolition of slavery; support for General Cass and for Butler; views of General Cass on slavery; included is a poem by Holding \" A descriptive peice on Cass  Butler\". 8 pp. ALS  Ms. Poem.","Request for a list of delegates to the New Jersey state convention; political pamphlet about Case and Taylor; distribution of the proposed pamphlet in Tennessee; Cass' predicted victory in Ohio. 1 p. ALS.","Whig handbill by John A. Rogers which slandered Cass; Maguire's attempt to disprove Rogers' charges by citing a statement from General Charles Gratiot. 3 pp. ALS.","French's health and inability to write regularly for the Union; prospects of electing Cass and Butler and their predicted success in the South and New England. 2 pp. ALS.","Desire by the kilby family to obtain a pension from Congress for the services rendered by their father, john Kilby, during the War for Independence; account of John Kilby's actions during that war. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's call to the late President of the B.  O. R.R.; possibility of Delaware voting Democratic; letter of McLane's to be published in the Delaware Gazette; expected victory in Pennsylvania. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Preparations for the coming election; circulation of political material \"urging [friends] to do their duty\"; stand against Taylor and Butler; anticipated election results in various states; mention of Senator Cameron, Cass, and Wilmot; tariff questions; speeches given by B.F. Brown of Ohio and F.W Bowden of Alabama; invitation to Ritchie to address the Spartan Band and many of his old friends in Richmond. Enclosed is a letter October 23, 1848 from N.M.M. to Thomas Ritchie re speeches given by Bowden and Brown. 4 pp. ALS.","Acquisition of Cuba and its effect on Cass' campaign; mention of slavery questions. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Election of Cass  Butler; feeling in New York towards these two candidates; mention of Congressman Bowlin from Missouri; composition of the Barnburner faction in New York that is headed by Martin van Buren. Enclosed also is a letter October 28, 1848 from Dorn signed :Late from mexico\" to Ritchie re a Barnburners' meeting he attended and his subsequent belief that \"this free soil party is to be of very short duration\". 3 pp. ALS.","Enclosing a letter from W. T. Young, Lynchburg, to W.T.  Thomas Ritchie, Jr. about fraud by the Whig Party in Virginia on the eve of the Presidential election. 4 pp. Al.","Efforts of Democrats in Tennessee to elect Cass and butler; voting predicted in Eastern states. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted election results in Baltimore and surrounding county. Enclosed is a printed circular \"Address of the Democratic City Convention, to the Democracy of Maryland\" signed by Henry S. Sanderson, W.A. Stewart, and John Carson. 2 pp. ALS.  Broadside.","Whig efford in Maine; reference to a circular that was distributed around the state. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article written by Patterson. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Barbour's son, Calhoun, and desire that a notice be inserted in the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Just published pamphlet with some comments about the Wilmot Proviso; publisher may send Ritchie more for distribution; refers to \"Sophisms of the Protective policy\"; wishes it were published in tract form for country wide distribution to promote free trade; attitude in New England towards commerce; need for international free trade association. 8 pp. ALS.","Asks for additional accounts from California, especially about Gov. Mason, Stevenson, or Marcy's son. Including Marcy's reply to the effect he has no additional information from Mason or his son but that Stevenson wrote he will be leaving for the mines. 3 pp. ALS.","Report based on tests at the mint verifying the quality of gold being taken from California mines. 1 p. ALS.","Cooperation between Col. Benton and Calhoun over a revenue tariff; mention of [George] Bancroft; problems encountered with the mail service, especially in Bellville; Van buren and the Texas question; list of Democrats anticipated by Penn to become Presidential Candidates; reference to the Baltimore Convention. 3 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scheme propsed by the Boston capitalists to finance a railroad to the Pacific; mention of P.P Degrand. 2 pp. Ms.","Scope and Contents","Encloses article \"Poetical Epistle From Gen. Taylor to Major Jack Downing\" which is a comment on Taylor's Administration. 4 pp. ALS.","Buck's family background and political leanings; suggestion that Ritchie write a book on the political history of the U.S.; Buck's reflections on Whig influence in education and the thrust of abolitionism and religion into politics. 4 pp. ALS.","Doherty's employment background and desire to be a reporter for the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Taylor as a Presidential candidate; Clay's return to the Senate; politics of John Bell; mention of Buchanan; Cass' nomination; major campaign issues of the tarriff, bank, internal improvements,  the Wilmot Proviso. 1 p. ALS.","Views of Robison; mention of William Hardin and Joesph Wright; subscription to the Union; cantaining slavery within its present limits. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to an article by Judge Clifton of Jackson Mississippi, which argues the point of view of the Supreme Court of Mississippi as opposed to the view of the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Wick's cousin and reference to a letter writen by him. 2 pp. ALS.","Expression of admiration for Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. NC1.","Construction of a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco; plans to finance the project; mention of Degrand, Whitney, Bayard, and Sentator Benton's proposals; success of Western railroad from Boston to Albany; consideration of the Pacific consumer market for manufactured and agricultural products. 4 pp. ALS.","Treaty of Guadulupe Hildalgo compared to the Treaty of Dover; Wilmot Proviso; railroad to San Francisco; mention of Degrand. 4 pp. ALS.","Building of a railroad to California. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Article from the Louisiana Courier in relation to appointments to office by Gen. Taylor\"; Wagner's \"hope that all loco foco officers would be dismissed\" by Taylor; mistake of applying the dismissal of officers to include the collector of the port of New Orleans; defense of the collector by Wagner. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of a letter from S. D. Rowan of the McMinnville, Tennessee, about Ritchie's loss of privileges in the Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Discrepancies in Congressional printing costs between work of Wendell and Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Heiss' plans to return to Washington; Ritchie's printing for the Congress; books ordered for Ritchie; financial misunderstanding between Heiss and Cocoran and Riggs. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"West Virginia\" ny Swann contrasting the character of Northern and Southern men, especially in regaurd to property  principles.","Acquiring land from Ritchie in order to build an Episcopal Church. 1 p. ALS.","Introduction of Col. Chapman Livy of Mississippi. 1 p. ALS.","Death of Jeremiah Cobb; discontinuation of a subscription to the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Outstanding bills for Congressional printing; failure of the paper True Sun; effort to start a new Democratic paper in New York City; debut of George Gideon's The Republic; mention of W.D. Wallach. Gen. Foote, Col. Webb, and Gov. Graham. 2 pp. ALS.","Debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with debut of The Republic; new subscriptions to the Union; visit with Judge Bryan; rumor of a merger of the National Whig into The Republican; financial problems stemming from Congressional printing. 2 pp. ALS.","Miss [Margaret] Fuller's history of Italy and talents as a writer; her association with the New York Tribune and desire to write for another paper at a better salary. 4 pp. ALS.","Comparison of people in the South and North with emphasis on the character of the New York massess; details of the public reception given Father Mathews, a temperance leader. 4 pp. ALS.","Relation between the Union and the New York Evening Post; Col. Webb's views on Gen. Cass. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of a generous gift; business matters of the Union. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Poem presented for publication in the Union, \"A Tribute to the Memory of James K Polk\" 2 pp. ALS.  Ms. Poem.","Scope and Contents","\"Kidnapping a Spaniard at New Orleans by an Emissary of the Cuban government\"; independence of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Article [not enclosed] sbmitted to the Union by Gideon Welles; examination of Smith's pamphlet against the Democratic Party and recomendation that it not be published; refutation of Smith's charge against Burke; New Republic as a defender of the Democrats; questions of whether slavery is the issue among Democrats; belief that slavery must be abandoned as the main article in the Democratic Party creed. 3 pp. ALS.","Expression of sadness over the death of James K. polk by the Dialectic Society of the University of North Carolian. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of an article submitted to The Republic by Salle under the name 'Whigissimus\"; Salle's request to also have the article published in the Union. 10 pp. ALS.","Article addressing several questions to the Union regarding slavery in the territories, executive patronage, and biased reporting; mention of John C. Calhoun, Thomas H. Benton, and Martin Van Buren. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Copy of a communication \"From the New York Observer--Did Britain force Slavery Upon America\" signed \"Necker\"; inaugaration of Polk; elections in Kentucky. 3 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Stafford and his family; detailed account of repeated attempts by Stafford's sister to obtain information about a claim pending in Congress. 4 pp. ALS.","Cooke's journal about the desert between Tueson Sonora and the Gila River. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Establishment of a new Democratic paper at Leesburg, Virginia, by Clary and Greer and another in New Market by David Hendrick. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Removal of W.A.R. Singleton the Post Master at Amissville\"; remarks by \"Hamlet\" in an earlier article about Singleton's removal; political ramifications of this controversy on General Taylor and his Cabinet; mention of the Wilmot Proviso. 5 pp. ALS.","Introduction of Judge Wash. 1 p. ALS.","Presidential ambitions of Clay and Webster. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article signed \"A thinking observer\" [by Booth] which looks at the character and principles of the Whig Party and compares them to those of the Tory Party in England. 3 pp. ALS.","Gift of a horse, Rocky Mountain, to General Z. Taylor. 2 pp. ALS.","Reference to article by Breckenridge. 1 p. ALS","Reaction to Whig journalism. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"John Hampden\" article in the Union; that article's influence over the French population in Loisiana; mention of Emile LaSere and Peter K. Wagner. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Railroad between the Mississippi River and the territories of Oregon and California; Davidson's arguments challenging the assumed \"practicability and utility\" of such a railroad; analysis of the territories' population, commerce,  agricultural production; proposeal of air travel as being a more practical link between sections of the country. 5 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to address made by Rev. George A. Coffey on \"social classes\" before the Literary Societies of Dickinson College; Coffey's qualifications to be Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 2 pp. ALS.","Reaction of Mississippi and Georgia to the Wilmot Proviso; union of the Whigs and Democrats in Georgia over the Proviso; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief in the South that the Confederacy can no longer yield power to Congress on the subject of slavery; mention of Henry Clay; warning to the North. 4 pp. ALS.","Circular addressed to diplomats in Central America; U.S. acquisition of the Island of Tigre; question of Honduras' right to cede Tigre to the U.S.; diplomatic and commercial problems that might arise from the U.S. occupation of Tigre, especially with England. 6 pp. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Quin's political background. 2 pp. ALS.","Forwarding Simpson's copies of the union to Columbus, Ohio; expression of thanks for the fine quality of the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Formation of a \"Patriotic Junta for the promotion of the Political interests of Cuba\"; mention of general Narciso Lopez. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Article \"to general Zachary Taylor President of the United States\" with comments on his Administration. 4 pp. AL.","Ritchie's responsibilities as a public printer. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Account of expenses incurred by Ritchie for printing Pesident Taylor's obituary. 2 pp. Doc.Cy.","2 pp. Doc.Cy.","Letter to Mr. Lynch; possibility of visiting with Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Report printed in the Daily Globe concerning remarks made by McLane in the House; W.D. Wallach's desire to reprint the report in a condensed version; McLane's preference for a full reprint. 4 pp. ALS.","Announcement from the Philomathean Society of Ohio UNiversity that Ritchie has been chosen a member. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Quashy's\" escape from the South and his plan to live in a house in Albany owned by Seward[?] 1 p. Cy.","Scope and Contents","Three Questions directed to the Union to discern whether or not it is \"a disunion paper\" and its editors \"disunionists\". 3 pp. ALS.","Romeyer as propietor of the New York Globe; dismissal of the editor Du Salle; changes made in the paper's contents; efford to establish party harmony; vote on the Wilmot Proviso. 2 pp. ALS.","5 pp. AMs.","Letter Ritchie wrote in regard to Texas and General Houston; state of Lucas' health after a riding accident; Lucas' desire to see a friend Stevenson and to discuss farming with him; support for General Cass. 4 pp. ALS.","Copy of Lott's letter to President Zachary Taylor enclosed to Ritchie and Burke for possible inclusion in the Union; concerns the rights of the South. 3 pp. ALS.","Hunter's willingness to help \"defeat any contruction [?] against [Ritchie?]\" 1 p. ALS.","Warning to Young that no one else from Illinois should be appointed a House of Representatives clerk, especially if Young desired re-election to his position. Includes AN by S.L. Lewis. 2 pp. AL.","Available clerkships in Congress and how the positions are filled; mention of Judge Richard Montgomery Young. 2 pp. ALS.","His astonishment at Colo. Randolph's card; the Compromise [of 1850], \" a great crisis in our affairs.\" [Handwriting difficult]. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Gibson's relation to the abolitionists. Enclosed also are notes by Gibson 22  23 May re: belief Ritchie has \"wholly miscalculated the spirit of the South\"; establishment of a paper to represent the South; effect of the Compromise of 1850. 4 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Southern reaction to the Compromise of 1850; belief Southerners will accept the compromise since the only other alternatives are \"Taylor's plan and disunion\"; cautious responce of the Southern press; mention of the Nashville Convention. 3 pp. ALS","French S. Evans, Chairman, and James A. Kennedy  Benj. F. Pleasants, Secretaries. 2 pp. Doc. Draft.","Abolition of slavery; compensation to enslavers; distribution of Black people; mention of John Krepps Miller, President Taylor, Henry Clay, and Thomas Benton. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire for a \"radical and salutory change\" in regard to working conditions and printing schedules. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Predicted \"remodeling of parties\" due to actions taken on the compromise; weakness of Gen. Cass as a party leader; possibility of Clay's candidacy for the Presidential office; the tariff and a U.S. Bank as campaign issues; influence of a \"Cuban Invasion\"; abolition of slavery. 3 pp. ALS.","High regard felt for Ritchie; comments recieved by Whetstone on a letter he sent to a member of Congress; mention of the Nashville Convention; effect of Ritchie's relation with Burke; belief that passage of the Wilmot Proviso would lead to disunion. conclusions reached by Whetstone in regard to the South's political relations with the North. 5 pp. ALS.","Posibility that the Governor of South Carolina might appoint Hamilton to fill a vacancy in the Senate; compromise over the slavery question; mention of Henry Clay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Unity of the Democratic Party; relations between Northern  Southern Democrats; mention of the Missouri Compromise; belief disunion will result if the South is forced to accept the Compromise of 1850; convention at Nashville; consideration given the Omnibus Bill; \"sacrifice of political and social rights of the south\"; Smith's questioning of Ritchie's leadership in the Democratic ranks. 4 pp. ALS.","Extension of slavery in the territories. 8 pp. incomplete. AL.","Scope and Contents","Appointment of a bipartisan committee to discuss \"questions of slavery and the best means of settling it\"; desire to have the Union preserved; advocacy of compromise; praise of the work done by Clay. 2 pp. ALSs.","Scope and Contents","The Compromise Bill as the salvation of the Union; \"eccentric course\" of Thomas H. Benton; opposition to the compromise. 4 pp. ALS.","Support for Clay's compromise measures; why the North and South should accept the compromise; an appeal to patriotism. 2 pp. ALS.","His letter to Hon. John K Miller giving his views about the National Bank, tariff, all the \"isms' of Europe, slavery, the Nashville Convention, the Wilmot Proviso, etc. 4 pp. ALS.","Promotion of Ritchie's interests in reference to the Congressional printing contract. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Information requested about \"a man by name John Tench or Tanch\". 2 pp. AL.","1 p. Ms. Poem.","Vote on the Compromise of 1850; desire to have the slavery question settles; comparison of abolitionists' fanaticism to that of the crusade against witches. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Formation of slave states bordering on Mexico\"; annexation of Texas; mention of William R. King; colonization movement; eradication of slavery; \"working slaves in the mines\". 3 pp. ALS.","Cancellation of Hutchin's subscription to the Union; \"aggression by the Northern section on the Doomed South; compromise over slavery and the 36-30 division of territory; mention of Henry Clay, Thomas H. Benton, and Henry S. Foote; political feelings in Georgia. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Details of what Swanzy[?] consider to be a \"grand scheme to invade, subdue  plunder the South\"; belief that \"the South, in a civil war, can whip the North\"; denunciation of the Compromise of 1850; mention of Clay, Webster, Foote and Benton as \"demigogues\"; admission of Texas and California to the Union; \"coalition, between Clay  the federal party, to proscribe the entire democracy\". 3 pp. ALS.","Death of Jona. Cilley; correspondence between H.A. Wise and Henry Clay. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Acquisition of bronze guns \"to be cast into an equestrian statue of Gen. Jackson\"; mention of Major General Scott, former Secretary of War, and Major Mordecai, commander at the Washington arsenal. 2 pp. ALS.","Slavery as a cause of disunion; disapproval of the Union's position on the slavery question; California bill  the predicted effect of its passages on Georgia; feeling that Southerners are not fairly represented in the government and the Congress. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; compromise measures to settle the slavery question; strict adherance to the Constitution; defeat of the Democratic Party in Missouri; \"traitorous\" actions of Benton in Missouri; mention of James K. Polk. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Displeasure expressed over the compromise bills; Wilmot Proviso; slavery in the territories; \"inevitability\" of \"resistance or unconditional submission\" on the part of the South; effect of the compromise measures on the Democratic party in the South; mention of the Nashville Convention; status of the Whig Party in the South. 6 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of Gallinas for recolonization of slaves presently living in Ohio. Enclosed is a broadside, August 23, 1850, \"Ohio in Africa\" by David Christy, an agent for the American Colonization Society for Ohio. 3 pp. ALS  Broadside.","Delay in sending proofs to the Patent Office because of a printers' strike; mention of Jenny Lind; family news. 3 pp. AlS","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement from the paper; sectional differences. Includes pencilled note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; support of Ritchie and his expressed position on the political events; reaction in Mississippi to sectional compromises over slavery; dissolution of the country. Note by Ritchie included. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Southerners' reaction to Ritchie's support of compromise measures over slavery. Pencilled note by Ritchie included. 3 pp. ALS.","Request for the return of an article written by Robertson dealing with the colonization of negroes in California. 2 pp. ALS.","Eulogy on General Jackson; meeting soon with Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of confidence in Ritchie; the slavery issue; hope that Congress will act justly on Ritchie's relief claim during its next session. Includes a note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","1 p. Newspaper.","His retirement, Nashville Convention, Wilmot Proviso. [Handwriting difficult]. 6 pp. ALS.","Law in Massachusetts concerning the marriage of whites and negroes; passage of the fugitive slave bill; mention of Webster, Horace Mann, and Orin P. Fowler; Andrews' preference of love over violence to settle the slavery conroversy; proposal for eventual emancipation. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's support of compromise; comment on the seeming \"madness of the hour\". 3 pp. ALS.","Congressional handling of a bill important to Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Wallach's desire to continue as the Union's New York correspondent after Ritchie retires; Ritchie's claim for rleief before Congress; Cass' prospects in New York; \"barnburners\" in the New York legislature. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; losses sustained by Ritchie from his Congressional printing. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to Ritchie \"on behalf of the Democracy of Richmond\"; request that Ritchie respond quickly to the invitation [not enclosed] 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Payment of subscription to the Union; Nicoll's interest in Ritchie and his paper; Ritchie's retirement. Enclosed also is a letter March 28, 1951, from John C. Nicoll to Thomas Ritchie re payment given one of Ritchie's agents for the subscription. 3 pp. ALS.","Subcription to the Union; Payment due Ritchie for Congressional printing; Ritchie's efforts in support of the Constitution and harmony among states. 3 pp. ALS.","Desire to edit a book containing copies of the Richmond Enquirer and the Union from the past 47 years. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement and loss of his case before congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Congressional defeat of Ritchie's private relief bill; Ritchie's retirement from the Union; \"strict construction\" of the Constitution as \"the great safeguard of the South\"; slavery question and internal improvement schemes held as threats to the South. 2 pp. ALS,","Ritchie's retirement from editorial life; compliments to Ritchie as a patriotic citizen and leader of the best Democratic newspaper; Congressional injustice done to Ritchie in rejecting his claim for printing costs. 1 p. ALS.","Payment of a subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; hope that the next session of Congress will approve Ritchie's relief bill. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement.1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; expression of gratitude to Ritchie for his services; hope that Congress will yet deal fairly with Ritchie. Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; controversy between Ritchie and Rives; relief bill before Congress. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Ritchie's interest in Harrison's \"treatise on the Latin etymology and Syntax\"; mention of A. Byrd and his training at the University of Virginia. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the union; Ritchie's retirement; Stanton's re-election to Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; hope that the next session of Congress will approve of Ritchie's request for financial relief; Ritchie's contribution to his party and country. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; veneration for Ritchie's character; hope that the next session of Congress will do justice to Ritchie's relief claim. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement, agreement with Ritchie's political views. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; agreement with Ritchie's views concerning the South and compromise over slavery; belief Major Donalson and his partner General Armstrong will not have strong influence over the public; injustice of treattment given Ritchie by Congress. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; Congressional action against Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; includes a pencilled note by Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; injustice done by Congress against Ritchie; news of Hawkins' family; mention of Senator Mallory from Florida and a Mr. Breckenbrough. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement; mention of F.P. Stanton. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 2 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the UNion; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; comment on Donelson as Ritchie's successor; defeat of Ritchie;s claim before Congress; mention of Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Filmore, Van Buren and Stanton; including note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Subscription to the Union; Ritchie's retirement. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Accounts.","2 pp. Accounts.","Scope and Contents","Introduction of \"Dr. George and his brother mr. Edward d'Oettingen, gentlemen of Russia\". 1 p. ALS.","Copy of Harrison's work on Latin grammar; introduction od D'Alfonce, an instructor in drawing and gymnastics at the University of Virginia. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to Andrew Stevenson as a possible candidate for the office of Vice President. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping from the Daily Pennsylvanian dated March 3, 1852 entitled \"Our Next Vice President\" by \"Many Democrats\". 2 pp. ALS and NC1","Sermon of Doctor Butler; acknowledgement of expressions of sympathy. 1 p. ALS.","2pp.","Scope and Contents","Request for a biographical sketch of Ritchie for inclusion in abook \"Men of the Time in 1852\". 1 p. ALS.","Explanation of items on a statement; printing expenses shared by Ritchie and Farnham; Farnham's financial status. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to attend \"a Grand Democratic Mass Meeting, at...New Market\". 1 p. AL.","Scope and Contents","\"estimate of the prices fixed by the bill for 'Public Printing,' which has passed the House of Representatives\". Includes note by Ritchie. 3 pp. ALS.","Ritchie's tribute to Henry Clay; passage of a bill for Ritchie's relief in regard to the Congressional printing; suggestion that Ritchie write a book. 3 pp. ALS.","General Scott's defense against John Q. Adams' 1843 statement in the House of Representatives that Scott was a slaveowner. 1 p. ALS.","Correspondence regarding the compromise; mention of Clay, Calhoun, Cass, Webster; Ritchie's problems with a printing contract. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. Account with receipt.","Scope and Contents","Examination of printing costs \"intended to cover the Taylor Pamphlets\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to a letter from Ritchie \"containing remeniscences of Henry Clay and the Compromise\"; policy of the present Administration; Hinford's [?] attitude towards the Democratic and Whig parties. 4 pp. ALS.","Invitation for the Ritchie family to call upon the Websters. 1 p. ALS.","Request for a letter of recomendation from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Statement from the printing committee that Ritchie will be compensated for expenses resulting from the printing of the Taylor obituary pamphlet. 1 p. ADS.","Scope and Contents","White's address \"to the Presidential Electoral College of Wisconsin\". 1 p. ALS.","QueComplimentary letter to Meade; question of internal improvements and disposition of public lands. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to play whist. 1 p. ALS.","Reference to Robinson's brother; Ritchie's retirement; acquisition of magnolia blooms. 1 p. ALS.","Claim document from Col. Forney; dismissal of Mr. Belt and 20 others from the union office by Mr. Curran; account with Mr. Blake under the supervision of Mr. Cross; mention of the Taylor pamphlet. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Invitation to visit Mann; \"celebration of the 77th anniversery of American Independence\"; dinner guests attending the celebration which included Daniel Dewey Barnard, U.S. Minister to Prussia, and Consul Ralph King; reflection on the vastness of the U.S.; belief annexation of territory and interest in gold will bring discord between the states; \"reports about the Turkish-Russian War\"; sale of property lots in Washington. 4 pp. ALS.","Scott's voyage to Rio with his son; Edward kent's efforts to make Scott acquainted with his new position as Consul; Scott's first impressions of Rio and his duties. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Anti-nullification\" correspondence; reduction of the tariff; account of Littell's career in journalism; mention of Gen. Jackson, Mr. McLane, Henry Clay; desire to find a businessman with whom to publish a paper in New York. 3 pp. ALS.","Anticipated rift in Congress along sectional, party and/or/ individual lines; legislation on internal improvements, harbors, a pacific railroad; military vunerability of California and Oregon; Calhoun at the memphis Convention; Compromise of 1850. Includes a note by Ritchie. 4 pp. ALS.","Accounts for the printing of the Taylor obiturary pamphlet. 2 pp. Doc. Cy.","Relationship between Henry Clay and Mr. Boyd. 2 pp. ALS.","3 pp. ADS.","Scope and Contents","\"Shares of stock in the Farmers Bank of Virginia\"; receipt for money recieved in payment of paper for Congressional printing; mention of John Trenholm and Mr. Towers. 3 pp. ALS.","Virginia State Fair and questions about distributing seed and improving an exhibition; distribution of an agricultural report; mention of F.G. Ruffin. 3 pp. LS.","Scope and Contents","Speech by Judge Bayly; meeting \"in relation to the Jamestown celebration\". 1 p. ALS.","Brief accounts of matters being dealt with by the House and Senate. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Proposed meeting to \"talk over the affairs of the nation\". 1 p. ALS.","Editorial in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Celebration at Jamestown; support of William Allen for the reaping match during the celebration. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Apologies for an \"unfortunate misunderstanding\" and desire to \"forget and forgive\". Enclosed also is a letter February 15, 1854, from Thomas Ritchie to [?]. Re. Receipt of a \"noble letter\" and wish also to let \"by gones be by gones\". 3 pp. L.","Adjustment of the tariff. 1 p. ALS.","Honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin accorded to Ritchie. 2 pp. L.","Ritchie's health; Mr. Buchanan in England; foreign papers for Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Speech of Mr. Boyce; \"report on Free Banking\"; Ritchie's health; greetings to Ritchie's family. 3 pp. ALS.","Acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter from Ritchie. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript relating to the Colony at Jamestown\". 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","\"Manuscript written by Mr. [Hugh Blair] Grigsby\"; \"interest in the Jamestown settlement\"; wishes for Ritchie's recovery of good health. 1 p. ALS.","State of Ritchie family burying grounds and vault; estimated repair costs for the vault cover and brick work. 1 p. ALS.","Papers desired by Ritchie that may be in the possession of a Mr. [Alexander Gordon] Penn; weakness of the Administration; acquisition of Cuba. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's account with the Comptrollers Office in the Treasury Department; request to see Mr. Edgerton. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from Mr. Girffin of Montreal; mention of Gov. Pownall; receipt of an essay. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Letter from Mr. Griffin of Montreal; essay \"Junius Discovered\"; Ritchie's desire to recieve a copy of Griffin's work; mention of Gov. Pownall and Lord John Russell; mention of letters from Gov. Pownall to Rev. Dr. Cooper; comment on the weather. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reference to \"a copy of the affidavit of Mr. Holland, that accompanied [Ritchie's] account for printing the Obituary Taylor pamphlet\". 1 p. ALS.","Expenses incurred in printing Taylor's obituary; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Griffin's essay on Junius; letters of Governor Pownall; comparison of writing styles of Junius and Pownall; questions regarding Gov. Pownall's family; mention of John Russell. 3 pp. ALS.","Reference to an article from a New Hampshire paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Settlement of Ritchie's account with the Treasury Department; incorrect deduction made by Elisha Whittlesey. 1 p. ALS.","Shipment of a cask of Madeira wine. Enclosed is a bill for $84. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting of a society whose chairman was Beverly Tucker; poor attendance at the meeting especially by the Virginia delegates; Dunnington's responsibility for the unsold tickets to the meetings; Ritchie's poor health. 2 pp. ALS.","Meeting with Ritchie; a draft of money; health of Tom. 1 p. AL.","Present of silk stockings. 1 p. ALS.","Obtaining an appointment at West point Military Academy for a youth named Henry. 1 p. ALS.","Accounts relating to the Taylor pamphlet; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Ritchie's poor health; Trueheart's interest in William and his new bride; examination of old business files. 3 pp. ALS.","Mention of John Trenholm, Col. J.A. Parker, Ritchie's son [William Foushee Ritchie] and his bride; title of the Compiler in a library; hope that Ritchie's health improves. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Receipt","Scope and Contents","Concern about a meeting in Baltimore; mention of the editors of the Baltimore American, David Wilmot, Mr. Giles, and a Mr. Carey; McLane's rejection of being labeled an \"advocate of sectional rights\". 3 pp. ALS.","Comments about keeping the Sotuh unified; slavery question; abolitionists mentioned. 3 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Reply to a letter from Ritchie requesting to be informed of \"the causes which delay the [Union} every night\" and \"what should be done to facilitate operations\". 3 pp. ALS.","Wiglesworth's background and desire to secure an appointment to a mail agency between Washington and Richmond. 1 p. ALS.","Reorganization of the Weekly and Daily Union to provide for more variety in the columns. 2 pp. ALS.","Includes note by Ritchie. 4 pp. AMs.","Subscription to the Union in exchange for articles from Benjamin's failure in Baltimore with his paper the Western Continent; effect of the last tariff act in New England. 3 pp. ALS.","A.J. Donelson's appeal to Democratic Senators; Sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 3 pp. ALS.","Editorial in the Western Christian Advocate about the president and his wife. 1 p. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Houston's \"omission of a full report of Mr. J.E. Holmes' remarks\"; why houston was obliged to submit an abbreviated report; houston's attempts to clarify the matter. 2 pp. ALS.","Present of new books; mention of authoress Madame Calderon; Andrew Stevenson's stay at Blenheim. 3 pp. ALS.","Claims of the heirs of John Paul Jones before Congress; John Paul Jones as a resident of Virginia. 1 p. LS.","Scope and Contents","political topics with references to [Henry] Clay, John Tyler, and Gen. [lewis] Cass. Including postscript (frag.) [Handwriting difficult]. 2 pp. ALS.","Death of General Dawson; confidential statement about some matter involving Ritchie. Includes note from Ritchie. 2 pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents","issues from Hutawa's paper representing \"western locations\"; mention of the Democratic Cable. 1 p. ALS.","Letter from a mutual friend Scott; excellent weather; Ritchie's health. 1 p. ALS.","Publication of a letter of McLane's father to general Foote; mention of General Cass. 1 p. ALS.","Letter of McLane's father in the Delware Gazetta; predicted election results in Maryland. 3 pp. ALS.","Financial negotiations involving the sale of Ritchie's share in the Union. 1 p. ALS.","Problems distributing the Union through the mail; suggestion that the date be changed on the paper. 2 pp. ALS.","Papers received from mr. Fletcher. 2 pp. ALS.","Copy of the account of the \"Massacre of Glencoe (Scotland)\" enclosed to Ritchie to warn Americans \"against Kings and Mercenary standing Armies.\" 5 pp. incomplete. ALS.","Scope and Contents","Desire to give an \"impartial history\" of difficulties existing between Cherokee Indians, \"old Settlers\", and the government. 1 p. ALS.","The exemplary religious observances of President Polk and his wife. 1 p. NC1.","2 pp. Doc.","1 p. Doc. Draft","7 pp. Ms,","1 p. 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(later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. 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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.","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009.","See the Finding Aide/Inventory for a brief description.","Original Accession of 14 boxes grouped by type of material, then chronologically within these groups.","Most of the additions to this collections are not yet processed.","John Hipkins Bernard was the son of William Bernard and Fannie Hipkins Bernard. His grandfather was John Hipkins. Bernard inherited \"Rose Hill,\"Caroline County, Va. from his grandfather and renamed it \"Gay Mont\" in honor of his wife Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, the sister of Governor Wyndham Robertson. Bernard's daughter Helen Struan Bernard Robb bought her siblings' interest in \"Gay Mont.\" Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Other Information:","A PDF document of this inventory is available online.","Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/65_R54_Robb-Bernard.pdf","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009.","Most additions to this accession have not been processed nor an inventory created.  Please see the short descriptions under each Series in the Box and Folder listing.","Acc. 2012.112 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in April 2012. Acc. 2013.052 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2013.","Papers, 1800-1901, of and relating to John Hipkins and John Hipkins Bernard (mostly accounts); of and relating to members of the Hipkins, Bernard and Robb families; and relating to the Hipkins-Bernard-Robb home \"Rose Hill,\" Caroline County, Va. (later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).","Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.","Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.","Original Accession.","D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.","Includes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.","The Family of William \u0026 Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed","\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed","Copies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb","John H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815","Prayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. Bernard]","\"John Hipkins, Merchant, Of Port Royal, Virginia\" - typed","Legal papers relating to the settlement of the estate of John Hipkins.  Inventories, law suits, and accounts between Elizabeth Hipkins, John H. Bernard, and others and William Bernard, Executor.  1 October 1801 - 20 November 1816.  (21 items)","Includes 13 items of Elizabeth Hipkins; 3 items of John Hipkins; and 11 items of John H. Bernard.","Detailed inventories, accounts, and legacies of Elizabeth Hipkins' estate. March 13, 1804 - November 23, 1829. (13 items).","John Hipkins' documents [?]. October 1802 - August 14, 1804. (3 items).","John H. Bernard indenture. July 10, 1804. (1 item).","John H. Bernard documents regarding the tract of land in Richmond County called \"Folly.\" April 3, 1818 - 1827[?]. (4 items).","John H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).","John H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).","Elizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).","Ledger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).","Includes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.","Includes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.","John H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).","William Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).","John H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.","John H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.","John H. Bernard accounts with James Jackson. 1854 and 1857.","John H. Bernard accounts with William Farinholt. 1836-1839.","John H. Bernard accounts with William R. Care. 1834-1840.","John H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.","John H. Bernard Alabama Plantation Accounts. 1837-1852. Green County, Alabama.","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.. Dates unknown. (121 itmes).","John H. Bernard's receipt of the return of a runaway slave. March 15, 1834. (1 item).","Includes the will and bank books of John H. Bernard; legacies of Jane Gay Bernard; a copy of Robert G. Robb's will; and 1 document of Helen S. Robb.","John H. Bernard bank books. 1839-1845. (2 items).","John H. Bernard's will. 1841.","Jane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].","Copy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.","Document of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.","Miscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.","John H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.","John H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.","13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).","Pencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. (1 item).","Includes notebook of Helen S. Robb and diary of Helen Struan Bernard.","Helen S. Robb notebook containing accounts, receipts, poetry, etc. Late 19th century.","Unbound diary of Helen Struan Bernard [Mrs. P.L. Robb], 1848-1862.","Includes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.","Extracts from papers and magazines.","Volume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.","Waldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.","Godey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.","A Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.","Extracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.","Report card from B.B. Minor's school for young ladies for Helen S. Bernard dated for Quarter ending 31 October 1850. School regulations and costs are on the reverse side dated 23 September 1850.","Broadsides, \"Fenton's Patent Flint Enamel Ware,\" Patent secured November 27, 1849. 2 copies. Also, \"Prospect House and Terrace Garden, Table Rock, Canada West.\" undated.","Pamphlet, \"Parcel Post Information.\" undated.","Advertisements for carriages sent to Helen S. Robb, Port Royal, Virginia, May 25, 1899, from George Gravatt, Carriage Manufacturer, Federicksburg, Virginia.","Illustrative materials. (4 items).","Incomplete publication. Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"","Magazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.","Photograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).","Manuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.","Unbound manuscript diary. This group of papers consists of sporadic entries in a diary of Jane Gay Robertson [wife of John Hipkins Bernard] through the years 1825-1849.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1665-1814.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1736-1805.","Includes bills of sale, documents, letters, a bond, and an unidentified manuscript.","Bills of sale of slaves. 1816-1849.","Documents and letters regarding land. 1715-1819.","Bond. 1826.","Unidentified manuscript.","Includes indentures and a note.","Indentures. 1787 and 1801.","Note. 1792.","Includes indentures, certificates, deeds, terms of agreement, and surveys.","Indentures. 1756-1810.","Certificates. 1804.","Deeds. 1743-1805.","Terms of agreement. 1810.","Surveys. 1741-1796.","John Taylor of Caroline County. Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).","Philip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).","Includes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Robert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).","Repayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Includes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.","Boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).","Proclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).","Confederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).","Miscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).","Record Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.","Correspondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.","Correspondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.","Correspondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.","Correspondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.","Correspondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.","Correspondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.","Correspondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.","Correspondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.","Correspondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.","Correspondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.","Correspondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.","Correspondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.","Loose envelopes and cards","2 empty portfolios","Diary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.","Xerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.","Vols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.","Copies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.","The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II","Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.","Two letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.","Notebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.","Three letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.","Diary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Letters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)","Three letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.","21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.","Typescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.","Five poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".","Two poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"","\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.","Typescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.","Diaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.","5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.","Letters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.","Memorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.","Eugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"","Class of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.","Large collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.","Scrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.","Gaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.","William and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.","Correspondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.","Consist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.","For members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Photograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.","Included are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.","Primarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.","Contains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.","Letters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.","Contains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.","Letters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.","Includes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"","Contains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.","Includs letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.","Letters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.","Fragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"","Includes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.","Contains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.","Letters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.","Letters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.","Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.","Letters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.","Letters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Includes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)","One 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.","This series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. Material related to Frances Robb's time at William and Mary is also included.","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","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916","English French Dutch;Flemish"],"collection_title_tesim":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"collection_ssim":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"geogname_ssim":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"places_ssim":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"creator_ssm":["Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_ssim":["Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family"],"creators_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916","Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton 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":["The materials in this collection were donated to William \u0026 Mary Special Collections Research Center by Miss Fannie B. Robb of Caroline County, Virginia, James S. Patton, Frances Robb, and Eugenia Robb in various batches between 1940 and 2007.   1940-28D, 1947.28, 1947.33  - Gift of Fannie B. Robb 1983.28 - Gift of William Y.C. White, Jr. 1983.35 - Gift of Madge G. Baya. 1975.18, 1976.02, 1979.18, 1985.41, 1986.32, 1987.42, 1996.58 - Gift of James Samuel Patton 1999.34, 1999.43, 1999.56, 2000.47, 2000.61, 2002.33 - Gift of Eugenia V. Robb 1993.65, 2005.34, 2005.49, 2007.93 - Gift of Frances Robb 2008.78 - Gift of Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities 1985.40 - Gift of James S. Patton via Williamsburg Historic Records Association. 2010.353 and 2010.385 are gift of Frances Robb. 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His grandfather was John Hipkins. Bernard inherited \"Rose Hill,\"Caroline County, Va. from his grandfather and renamed it \"Gay Mont\" in honor of his wife Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, the sister of Governor Wyndham Robertson. Bernard's daughter Helen Struan Bernard Robb bought her siblings' interest in \"Gay Mont.\" Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robb-Bernard_Family\" title=\"Robb-Bernard Family\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Hipkins Bernard was the son of William Bernard and Fannie Hipkins Bernard. His grandfather was John Hipkins. Bernard inherited \"Rose Hill,\"Caroline County, Va. from his grandfather and renamed it \"Gay Mont\" in honor of his wife Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, the sister of Governor Wyndham Robertson. 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(later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Accession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Family of William \u0026amp; Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. Bernard]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John Hipkins, Merchant, Of Port Royal, Virginia\" - typed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal papers relating to the settlement of the estate of John Hipkins.  Inventories, law suits, and accounts between Elizabeth Hipkins, John H. Bernard, and others and William Bernard, Executor.  1 October 1801 - 20 November 1816.  (21 items)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 13 items of Elizabeth Hipkins; 3 items of John Hipkins; and 11 items of John H. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed inventories, accounts, and legacies of Elizabeth Hipkins' estate. March 13, 1804 - November 23, 1829. (13 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hipkins' documents [?]. October 1802 - August 14, 1804. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard indenture. July 10, 1804. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard documents regarding the tract of land in Richmond County called \"Folly.\" April 3, 1818 - 1827[?]. (4 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts with James Jackson. 1854 and 1857.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts with William Farinholt. 1836-1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts with William R. Care. 1834-1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard Alabama Plantation Accounts. 1837-1852. Green County, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.. Dates unknown. (121 itmes).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard's receipt of the return of a runaway slave. March 15, 1834. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the will and bank books of John H. Bernard; legacies of Jane Gay Bernard; a copy of Robert G. Robb's will; and 1 document of Helen S. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard bank books. 1839-1845. (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard's will. 1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHelen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHelen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notebook of Helen S. Robb and diary of Helen Struan Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHelen S. Robb notebook containing accounts, receipts, poetry, etc. Late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound diary of Helen Struan Bernard [Mrs. P.L. 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Bernard dated for Quarter ending 31 October 1850. School regulations and costs are on the reverse side dated 23 September 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadsides, \"Fenton's Patent Flint Enamel Ware,\" Patent secured November 27, 1849. 2 copies. Also, \"Prospect House and Terrace Garden, Table Rock, Canada West.\" undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet, \"Parcel Post Information.\" undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements for carriages sent to Helen S. Robb, Port Royal, Virginia, May 25, 1899, from George Gravatt, Carriage Manufacturer, Federicksburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllustrative materials. (4 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete publication. Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMagazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound manuscript diary. 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Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoose envelopes and cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 empty portfolios\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eXerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClass of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLarge collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluds letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. 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(later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).","Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.","Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.","Original Accession.","D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.","Includes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.","The Family of William \u0026 Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed","\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed","Copies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb","John H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815","Prayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. Bernard]","\"John Hipkins, Merchant, Of Port Royal, Virginia\" - typed","Legal papers relating to the settlement of the estate of John Hipkins.  Inventories, law suits, and accounts between Elizabeth Hipkins, John H. Bernard, and others and William Bernard, Executor.  1 October 1801 - 20 November 1816.  (21 items)","Includes 13 items of Elizabeth Hipkins; 3 items of John Hipkins; and 11 items of John H. Bernard.","Detailed inventories, accounts, and legacies of Elizabeth Hipkins' estate. March 13, 1804 - November 23, 1829. (13 items).","John Hipkins' documents [?]. October 1802 - August 14, 1804. (3 items).","John H. Bernard indenture. July 10, 1804. (1 item).","John H. Bernard documents regarding the tract of land in Richmond County called \"Folly.\" April 3, 1818 - 1827[?]. (4 items).","John H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).","John H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).","Elizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).","Ledger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).","Includes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.","Includes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.","John H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).","William Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).","John H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.","John H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.","John H. Bernard accounts with James Jackson. 1854 and 1857.","John H. Bernard accounts with William Farinholt. 1836-1839.","John H. Bernard accounts with William R. Care. 1834-1840.","John H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.","John H. Bernard Alabama Plantation Accounts. 1837-1852. Green County, Alabama.","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.. Dates unknown. (121 itmes).","John H. Bernard's receipt of the return of a runaway slave. March 15, 1834. (1 item).","Includes the will and bank books of John H. Bernard; legacies of Jane Gay Bernard; a copy of Robert G. Robb's will; and 1 document of Helen S. Robb.","John H. Bernard bank books. 1839-1845. (2 items).","John H. Bernard's will. 1841.","Jane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].","Copy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.","Document of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.","Miscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.","John H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.","John H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.","13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).","Pencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. (1 item).","Includes notebook of Helen S. Robb and diary of Helen Struan Bernard.","Helen S. Robb notebook containing accounts, receipts, poetry, etc. Late 19th century.","Unbound diary of Helen Struan Bernard [Mrs. P.L. Robb], 1848-1862.","Includes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.","Extracts from papers and magazines.","Volume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.","Waldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.","Godey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.","A Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.","Extracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.","Report card from B.B. Minor's school for young ladies for Helen S. Bernard dated for Quarter ending 31 October 1850. School regulations and costs are on the reverse side dated 23 September 1850.","Broadsides, \"Fenton's Patent Flint Enamel Ware,\" Patent secured November 27, 1849. 2 copies. Also, \"Prospect House and Terrace Garden, Table Rock, Canada West.\" undated.","Pamphlet, \"Parcel Post Information.\" undated.","Advertisements for carriages sent to Helen S. Robb, Port Royal, Virginia, May 25, 1899, from George Gravatt, Carriage Manufacturer, Federicksburg, Virginia.","Illustrative materials. (4 items).","Incomplete publication. Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"","Magazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.","Photograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).","Manuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.","Unbound manuscript diary. This group of papers consists of sporadic entries in a diary of Jane Gay Robertson [wife of John Hipkins Bernard] through the years 1825-1849.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1665-1814.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1736-1805.","Includes bills of sale, documents, letters, a bond, and an unidentified manuscript.","Bills of sale of slaves. 1816-1849.","Documents and letters regarding land. 1715-1819.","Bond. 1826.","Unidentified manuscript.","Includes indentures and a note.","Indentures. 1787 and 1801.","Note. 1792.","Includes indentures, certificates, deeds, terms of agreement, and surveys.","Indentures. 1756-1810.","Certificates. 1804.","Deeds. 1743-1805.","Terms of agreement. 1810.","Surveys. 1741-1796.","John Taylor of Caroline County. Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).","Philip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).","Includes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Robert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).","Repayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Includes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.","Boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).","Proclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).","Confederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).","Miscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).","Record Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.","Correspondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.","Correspondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.","Correspondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.","Correspondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.","Correspondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.","Correspondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.","Correspondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.","Correspondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.","Correspondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.","Correspondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.","Correspondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.","Correspondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.","Loose envelopes and cards","2 empty portfolios","Diary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.","Xerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.","Vols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.","Copies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.","The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II","Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.","Two letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.","Notebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.","Three letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.","Diary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Letters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)","Three letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.","21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.","Typescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.","Five poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".","Two poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"","\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.","Typescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.","Diaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.","5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.","Letters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.","Memorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.","Eugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"","Class of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.","Large collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.","Scrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.","Gaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.","William and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.","Correspondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.","Consist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.","For members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Photograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.","Included are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.","Primarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.","Contains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.","Letters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.","Contains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.","Letters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.","Includes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"","Contains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.","Includs letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.","Letters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.","Fragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"","Includes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.","Contains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.","Letters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.","Letters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.","Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.","Letters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.","Letters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Includes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)","One 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.","This series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. Material related to Frances Robb's time at William and Mary is also included."],"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","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization"],"names_coll_ssim":["American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"famname_ssim":["Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family"],"persname_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"language_ssim":["English French Dutch;Flemish"],"total_component_count_is":288,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:42:20.276Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1928","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1928","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1928","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1928","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1928.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Robb-Bernard Papers","title_ssm":["Robb-Bernard Papers"],"title_tesim":["Robb-Bernard Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1665-2001","1850-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1665-2001"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1850-1950"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"text":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950","01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928","Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy","Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","American Red Cross--History--World War II period","Battleships--United States--History","Chemical warfare--United States--History--20th century.","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--20th century","College of William and Mary--Students","Genealogy","Legal documents","Matthew Whaley School (Williamsburg, Va.)","Philippines--History","United States--Women--History","Women--History--Virginia","Women--Virginia--Social life and customs","World War, 1939-1945","World War, 1939-1945--European Front","World War, 1939-1945--Japan","World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Photographs","Poems","Scrapbooks","Yearbooks","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.","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009.","See the Finding Aide/Inventory for a brief description.","Original Accession of 14 boxes grouped by type of material, then chronologically within these groups.","Most of the additions to this collections are not yet processed.","John Hipkins Bernard was the son of William Bernard and Fannie Hipkins Bernard. His grandfather was John Hipkins. Bernard inherited \"Rose Hill,\"Caroline County, Va. from his grandfather and renamed it \"Gay Mont\" in honor of his wife Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, the sister of Governor Wyndham Robertson. Bernard's daughter Helen Struan Bernard Robb bought her siblings' interest in \"Gay Mont.\" Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Other Information:","A PDF document of this inventory is available online.","Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/65_R54_Robb-Bernard.pdf","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009.","Most additions to this accession have not been processed nor an inventory created.  Please see the short descriptions under each Series in the Box and Folder listing.","Acc. 2012.112 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in April 2012. Acc. 2013.052 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2013.","Papers, 1800-1901, of and relating to John Hipkins and John Hipkins Bernard (mostly accounts); of and relating to members of the Hipkins, Bernard and Robb families; and relating to the Hipkins-Bernard-Robb home \"Rose Hill,\" Caroline County, Va. (later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).","Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.","Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.","Original Accession.","D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.","Includes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.","The Family of William \u0026 Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed","\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed","Copies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb","John H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815","Prayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. Bernard]","\"John Hipkins, Merchant, Of Port Royal, Virginia\" - typed","Legal papers relating to the settlement of the estate of John Hipkins.  Inventories, law suits, and accounts between Elizabeth Hipkins, John H. Bernard, and others and William Bernard, Executor.  1 October 1801 - 20 November 1816.  (21 items)","Includes 13 items of Elizabeth Hipkins; 3 items of John Hipkins; and 11 items of John H. Bernard.","Detailed inventories, accounts, and legacies of Elizabeth Hipkins' estate. March 13, 1804 - November 23, 1829. (13 items).","John Hipkins' documents [?]. October 1802 - August 14, 1804. (3 items).","John H. Bernard indenture. July 10, 1804. (1 item).","John H. Bernard documents regarding the tract of land in Richmond County called \"Folly.\" April 3, 1818 - 1827[?]. (4 items).","John H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).","John H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).","Elizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).","Ledger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).","Includes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.","Includes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.","John H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).","William Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).","John H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.","John H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.","John H. Bernard accounts with James Jackson. 1854 and 1857.","John H. Bernard accounts with William Farinholt. 1836-1839.","John H. Bernard accounts with William R. Care. 1834-1840.","John H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.","John H. Bernard Alabama Plantation Accounts. 1837-1852. Green County, Alabama.","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.. Dates unknown. (121 itmes).","John H. Bernard's receipt of the return of a runaway slave. March 15, 1834. (1 item).","Includes the will and bank books of John H. Bernard; legacies of Jane Gay Bernard; a copy of Robert G. Robb's will; and 1 document of Helen S. Robb.","John H. Bernard bank books. 1839-1845. (2 items).","John H. Bernard's will. 1841.","Jane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].","Copy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.","Document of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.","Miscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.","John H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.","John H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.","13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).","Pencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. (1 item).","Includes notebook of Helen S. Robb and diary of Helen Struan Bernard.","Helen S. Robb notebook containing accounts, receipts, poetry, etc. Late 19th century.","Unbound diary of Helen Struan Bernard [Mrs. P.L. Robb], 1848-1862.","Includes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.","Extracts from papers and magazines.","Volume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.","Waldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.","Godey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.","A Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.","Extracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.","Report card from B.B. Minor's school for young ladies for Helen S. Bernard dated for Quarter ending 31 October 1850. School regulations and costs are on the reverse side dated 23 September 1850.","Broadsides, \"Fenton's Patent Flint Enamel Ware,\" Patent secured November 27, 1849. 2 copies. Also, \"Prospect House and Terrace Garden, Table Rock, Canada West.\" undated.","Pamphlet, \"Parcel Post Information.\" undated.","Advertisements for carriages sent to Helen S. Robb, Port Royal, Virginia, May 25, 1899, from George Gravatt, Carriage Manufacturer, Federicksburg, Virginia.","Illustrative materials. (4 items).","Incomplete publication. Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"","Magazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.","Photograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).","Manuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.","Unbound manuscript diary. This group of papers consists of sporadic entries in a diary of Jane Gay Robertson [wife of John Hipkins Bernard] through the years 1825-1849.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1665-1814.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1736-1805.","Includes bills of sale, documents, letters, a bond, and an unidentified manuscript.","Bills of sale of slaves. 1816-1849.","Documents and letters regarding land. 1715-1819.","Bond. 1826.","Unidentified manuscript.","Includes indentures and a note.","Indentures. 1787 and 1801.","Note. 1792.","Includes indentures, certificates, deeds, terms of agreement, and surveys.","Indentures. 1756-1810.","Certificates. 1804.","Deeds. 1743-1805.","Terms of agreement. 1810.","Surveys. 1741-1796.","John Taylor of Caroline County. Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).","Philip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).","Includes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Robert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).","Repayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Includes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.","Boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).","Proclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).","Confederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).","Miscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).","Record Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.","Correspondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.","Correspondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.","Correspondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.","Correspondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.","Correspondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.","Correspondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.","Correspondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.","Correspondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.","Correspondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.","Correspondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.","Correspondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.","Correspondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.","Loose envelopes and cards","2 empty portfolios","Diary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.","Xerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.","Vols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.","Copies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.","The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II","Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.","Two letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.","Notebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.","Three letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.","Diary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Letters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)","Three letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.","21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.","Typescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.","Five poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".","Two poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"","\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.","Typescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.","Diaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.","5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.","Letters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.","Memorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.","Eugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"","Class of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.","Large collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.","Scrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.","Gaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.","William and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.","Correspondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.","Consist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.","For members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Photograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.","Included are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.","Primarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.","Contains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.","Letters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.","Contains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.","Letters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.","Includes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"","Contains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.","Includs letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.","Letters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.","Fragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"","Includes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.","Contains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.","Letters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.","Letters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.","Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.","Letters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.","Letters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Includes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)","One 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.","This series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. Material related to Frances Robb's time at William and Mary is also included.","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","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916","English French Dutch;Flemish"],"collection_title_tesim":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"collection_ssim":["Robb-Bernard Papers, 1665/1980, bulk 1850/1950"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"geogname_ssim":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"places_ssim":["Alabama--History--19th century","Canada--Description and travel","Caroline County (Va.)--History--18th century","Caroline County (Va.)--History--19th century","Chandler Court (Williamsburg, Va.)","Germany--History--Allied occupation, 1945-","Maine--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy"],"creator_ssm":["Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_ssim":["Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family"],"creators_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916","Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton 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":["The materials in this collection were donated to William \u0026 Mary Special Collections Research Center by Miss Fannie B. Robb of Caroline County, Virginia, James S. Patton, Frances Robb, and Eugenia Robb in various batches between 1940 and 2007.   1940-28D, 1947.28, 1947.33  - Gift of Fannie B. Robb 1983.28 - Gift of William Y.C. White, Jr. 1983.35 - Gift of Madge G. Baya. 1975.18, 1976.02, 1979.18, 1985.41, 1986.32, 1987.42, 1996.58 - Gift of James Samuel Patton 1999.34, 1999.43, 1999.56, 2000.47, 2000.61, 2002.33 - Gift of Eugenia V. Robb 1993.65, 2005.34, 2005.49, 2007.93 - Gift of Frances Robb 2008.78 - Gift of Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities 1985.40 - Gift of James S. Patton via Williamsburg Historic Records Association. 2010.353 and 2010.385 are gift of Frances Robb. 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(later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Accession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Family of William \u0026amp; Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. 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(4 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. 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Bernard's will. 1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHelen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHelen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. 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Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMagazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound manuscript diary. This group of papers consists of sporadic entries in a diary of Jane Gay Robertson [wife of John Hipkins Bernard] through the years 1825-1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1665-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1736-1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes bills of sale, documents, letters, a bond, and an unidentified manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of sale of slaves. 1816-1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments and letters regarding land. 1715-1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes indentures and a note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures. 1787 and 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote. 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes indentures, certificates, deeds, terms of agreement, and surveys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndentures. 1756-1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates. 1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds. 1743-1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms of agreement. 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys. 1741-1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Taylor of Caroline County. Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhilip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoose envelopes and cards\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 empty portfolios\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eXerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClass of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLarge collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelonging to Robert J. Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluds letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. 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(later renamed \"Gay Mont\") and to Bernard's lands in Alabama, Texas and Arkansas. Includes diaries, correspondence, poems, accounts and account books of women (Elizabeth Hipkins, Jane Gay Robertson Bernard, and Helen Struan Bernard Robb); and legal documents and letters of John Taylor of Caroline. Of special interest are the diaries of Eugenia D. Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Germany and Japan during and after World War II (1999.56A).","Additions include other material on the Robb, Bernard, Upton and Hipkins families from the 19th century through the 20th century.","Check the Finding Aid/Inventory and the PDF Inventory for descriptions and/or folder lists of original accession and all additions.","Original Accession.","D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as reqested.","Includes information about the Robb-Bernard Family Papers and information about the Robb-Bernard family. Also includes various items within the Robb-Bernard Family Papers.","The Family of William \u0026 Elizabeth Bolling Robertson by James Samuel Patton - printed","\"The Family of William Robertson and his wife Elizabeth Bolling\" - mimeographed","Copies of Bible Records: 1. William and Elizabeth Bolling Robertson 2. Philip and Mary Warner Lewis Lightfoot 3. James and Lucy Waring Robb","John H. Bernard's Commission as Captain in the Virginia militia, May 20, 1815","Prayer by [John H. Bernard], [circa 1855], copied by [Helen S. Bernard]","\"John Hipkins, Merchant, Of Port Royal, Virginia\" - typed","Legal papers relating to the settlement of the estate of John Hipkins.  Inventories, law suits, and accounts between Elizabeth Hipkins, John H. Bernard, and others and William Bernard, Executor.  1 October 1801 - 20 November 1816.  (21 items)","Includes 13 items of Elizabeth Hipkins; 3 items of John Hipkins; and 11 items of John H. Bernard.","Detailed inventories, accounts, and legacies of Elizabeth Hipkins' estate. March 13, 1804 - November 23, 1829. (13 items).","John Hipkins' documents [?]. October 1802 - August 14, 1804. (3 items).","John H. Bernard indenture. July 10, 1804. (1 item).","John H. Bernard documents regarding the tract of land in Richmond County called \"Folly.\" April 3, 1818 - 1827[?]. (4 items).","John H. Bernard indentures regarding [Townfield] land in Caroline County, near Port Royal. July 3, 1818 and January 1, 1819. (2 items).","John H. Bernard and others indentures, lands in Caroline County, November 14, 1816; May2, 1817 \"Westerton\"; May 26, 1819 Port Royal; and June 15, 1831 Port Royal. (4 items).","Elizabeth Hipkins' mortgage book.  23 July 1808 - June 1830.  (1 item).","Ledger - accounts. First half of 1800s. (1 item).","Includes legal papers of William Bernard and John H. Bernard's notes, bills, receipts, etc.","Includes the notes, bills, receipts, accounts, and statements of John H. Bernard.  Also, the legal paper, receipts, and bills of William Bernard.","John H. Bernard notes, bills, receipts, accounts, statements. January 9, 1812 - May 2, 1818. (115 items).","William Bernard legal papers - receipts and bills. February 17, 181[3] - November 12, 1853. (18 items). (For more letters of William Bernard see business correspondence of John H. Bernard).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1818. (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1819. (86 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1820 (44 items); 1821 (17 items); 1822 (8 items); 1823 (15 items); 1824 (58 items); 1825 (52 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1826 (39 items); 1827 (24 items); 1828 (34 items); 1829 (48 items); 1830 (88 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.  1831 (72 items); 1832 (83 items); 1833 (81 items).  Gay Bernard accounts, 1832-1836 (5 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1834 (62 items); 1835 (32 items); 1836 (39 items); 1837 (52 items); 1838 (74 items); 1839 (36 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1840 (9 items); 1841 (42 items); 1842 (53 items); 1843 (16 items); 1844 (14 items); 1845 (50 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1846 (45 items); 1847 (43 items); 1848 (29 items); 1849 (40 items).","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc. 1850 (27 items); 1851 (54 items); 1852 including Arkansas land taxes (55 items); 1853 (59 items); 1854 (48 items); 1855 (22 items).","John H. Bernard and William R. Bernard bills, receipts and notes, etc. 1855-1860.","John H. Bernard accounts with William S. Quisenberry. 1831-1835.","John H. Bernard accounts with James Jackson. 1854 and 1857.","John H. Bernard accounts with William Farinholt. 1836-1839.","John H. Bernard accounts with William R. Care. 1834-1840.","John H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.","John H. Bernard Alabama Plantation Accounts. 1837-1852. Green County, Alabama.","John H. Bernard notes, bills and receipts, etc.. Dates unknown. (121 itmes).","John H. Bernard's receipt of the return of a runaway slave. March 15, 1834. (1 item).","Includes the will and bank books of John H. Bernard; legacies of Jane Gay Bernard; a copy of Robert G. Robb's will; and 1 document of Helen S. Robb.","John H. Bernard bank books. 1839-1845. (2 items).","John H. Bernard's will. 1841.","Jane Gay Bernard legacies. Unsigned, undated. [She died July 1852].","Copy of Robert G. Robb's will, December 13, 1852, and a statement to its validity.","Document of Helen S. Robb, October 5, 1881, directing that her husband, Philip L. Robb, shall manage her property.","Miscellaneous papers, 1800-1830.","John H. Bernard. 624 Checks. April 3, 1816 - November 20, 1854.","John H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.","13 items of Helen S. Robb and 1 pencil sketch.","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) Confederate bonds. (3 items).","Helen S. Robb (Mrs. P.L. Robb) settlements, accounts, bills and envelopes. 1859-1898. (10 items).","Pencil sketch. Dated 18 May [?]. (1 item).","Includes notebook of Helen S. Robb and diary of Helen Struan Bernard.","Helen S. Robb notebook containing accounts, receipts, poetry, etc. Late 19th century.","Unbound diary of Helen Struan Bernard [Mrs. P.L. Robb], 1848-1862.","Includes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.","Extracts from papers and magazines.","Volume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.","Waldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.","Godey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.","A Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.","Extracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.","Report card from B.B. Minor's school for young ladies for Helen S. Bernard dated for Quarter ending 31 October 1850. School regulations and costs are on the reverse side dated 23 September 1850.","Broadsides, \"Fenton's Patent Flint Enamel Ware,\" Patent secured November 27, 1849. 2 copies. Also, \"Prospect House and Terrace Garden, Table Rock, Canada West.\" undated.","Pamphlet, \"Parcel Post Information.\" undated.","Advertisements for carriages sent to Helen S. Robb, Port Royal, Virginia, May 25, 1899, from George Gravatt, Carriage Manufacturer, Federicksburg, Virginia.","Illustrative materials. (4 items).","Incomplete publication. Chapter II and III: \"Latitude, Longitude, and Time\" and \"The Moon\", also \"The Solar System.\"","Magazine photograph of Gay Mount, about 1920.","Photograph of tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs, great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Among other names on the tombstone is that of Wyndham Robertson, Governor of Virginia. (Photograph is mounted and is torn in half).","Manuscript poems. This group of papers consists of original poems [\"poetical, political prophetical effusions\"] by Jane Gay Bernard. Some responses from her friends are also included. Predominantly undated.","Unbound manuscript diary. This group of papers consists of sporadic entries in a diary of Jane Gay Robertson [wife of John Hipkins Bernard] through the years 1825-1849.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1665-1814.","Indentures, deeds, etc. Caroline County, Virginia. 1736-1805.","Includes bills of sale, documents, letters, a bond, and an unidentified manuscript.","Bills of sale of slaves. 1816-1849.","Documents and letters regarding land. 1715-1819.","Bond. 1826.","Unidentified manuscript.","Includes indentures and a note.","Indentures. 1787 and 1801.","Note. 1792.","Includes indentures, certificates, deeds, terms of agreement, and surveys.","Indentures. 1756-1810.","Certificates. 1804.","Deeds. 1743-1805.","Terms of agreement. 1810.","Surveys. 1741-1796.","John Taylor of Caroline County. Documents and correspondence. 1800-1824. (Materals regarding John H. Bernard and John Hipkins).","Philip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).","Includes notes and receipts of Robert G. Robb and repayment of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Robert G. Robb notes and receipts. 1841-1842. (5 items).","Repayment in 1924 of Commander Robb's salary confiscated by the U.S. Navy in 1861.","Includes a boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller; a proclamation by R[obert] E. Lee; and Confederate secret signals.","Boundary line agreement between John Taylor and James Miller, September 2, 1806. (1 item).","Proclamation to People of Maryland by R[obert] E. Lee. 1863. Copy. (1 item).","Confederate secret signals along the Rappahannock River. [1863?]. (2 items).","Miscellaneous accounts and receipts. 1835-1954. (9 items).","Record Book of the Trustees of Rappahannock Academy. 1810-1822.","Correspondence. March 5, 1791 - August 3, 1836. Including: Letter from Wyndam Robertson, February 25, 1817. Senator W.C. Rives' letter on his senate speech regarding nullification, March 7, 1833. Letter from James Barbour, May 12, 1834. Letter on land speculation, June 8, 1834, and opportunities in Alabama. Letter on land speculation in Arkansas and Louisiana, November 4, 1835. Letter on land speculation in Texas, and predicting defeat of the Mexican army by fall, August 3, 1836.","Correspondence, January 17, 1837 - November 10, 1841. Including: John Bradshaw, Middlebury College graduate, letter applying for teaching position in John H. Bernard's academy, May 13, 1841. Letters to and from John H. Bernard, his agents, lawyers, overseers, primarily relating to his Alabama, Arkansas, and Texan lands, 1837-1841.","Correspondence. March 1, 1842 - November 20, 1843. Including: Letters to and from John H. Bernard regarding his Arkansas, Alabama, and Texan lands, 1842-1843. Printed copy of John C. Calhoun's senate speech on the treaty of Washington, August 1842.","Correspondence March 9, 1844 - December 28, 1849. Including: Inventory of slaves, stock, tools, and acres planted on Bernard's Greene County, Alabama plantation, March 18, 1844. Letter commenting on migration from Arkansas to Texas, California, and Mexico, January 17, 1845. Letter from General Leslie Combs of Kentucky, November 12, 1845. J.H. Bernard's letter of advice to his son in college, February 15, 1846. Letter on religion and the way to salvation, September 27, 1846. Letter on social life, theatre, balls, weddings in Richmond, March 1847. Broadside of Fredericksburg Female Seminary, August 6, 1849.","Correspondence. 1850 - October 20, 1861. Including: Letter, January 20, 1851, regarding burning of St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans at time of Jenny Lind's visit. Trip to Vicksburg and up the Yazoo River to new plantation, reception, and life on the plantation from G.F.W., December 13, 1860. Letter from G.F.W. on national crisis, secession, and plantation plans, January 21, 1861.","Correspondence. June 18, 1862 - December 2, 1870. Including: Family letters to and from the Robbs at Gay Mont and their relatives and friends, January 1863.","Correspondence. February 9, 1871 - March 29, 1887.","Correspondence. April 4, 1887 - December 22, 1889. Including: Family letters to and from friends in Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, April 1887.","Correspondence. January 4, 1890 - June 30, 1893. Including: Letter from A.H.A. Bernard on family genealogy, dining with Thomas Jefferson, and tutoring James Monrow, January 1891. Letter on exams at [Virginia Polytechnic Institute], February 1, 1891. Letters from \"Robin\" Robert G. Robb at William and Mary, December 3, 1891; January 8, 1892; April 17, 1892; November 20, 1892; December 11, 1892; March 20, 1893; March 26, 1893; May 10, 1893; May 28, 1893; and June 4, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, January 9, 1892. Letter on commencement at Brown University and travel in New England, June 30, 1893.","Correspondence. July 10, 1893 - February 1897. Including: Robert G. Robb letters from the University of Virginia, September 19, 1893; February 14, 1894; April 15, 1894; April 22, 1894; May 6, 1894; October 3, 1894; October 7, 1894; October 28, 1894; November 4, 1894; November 18, 1894; November 25, 1894; January 13, 1895; February 10, 1895; October 1895; October 20, 1895; October 27, 1895; January 26, 1896; January 24, 1897.","Correspondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.","Correspondence, publications, bills, receipts, etc. September 17, 1907 - May 18, 1936 and undated.","Loose envelopes and cards","2 empty portfolios","Diary of William Robb Bernard, 1870-1875. Jane Gay Robertson, 1812 memo book.","Xerox copy of typescript of letters in the form of a journal. John Hipkins Bernard's European Journey, 1818-1819 with Powhatan Robertson's.","Vols. 3 and 4 of Powhatan Robertson's European tour, 1818-1819. Manuscript diaries.","Copies of transcribed letters written by Bernard Robb to his family in \"Gay Mont\" Virginia while he was a student at the College of William and Mary. Two 1893 letters from his mother, Helen S. Bernard Robb, to her son, Robert G. Robb. WHRA. 1 folder.","The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,) along with letters home from Robert Upton during World War II","Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.","Two letters of Sally Tompkins to Helen Robb, ca. 1878, and Dr. Martin Pickett Scott to his wife, 12 April 1879. 1878-1879.","Notebook of reminscences by Frances Robb's father, former professor of Chemistry, concerning Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 1 folder.","Three letters to Frances Robb (Mrs. Robert G. Robb) in 1943 and 1951; one letter to Gay Robertson from Powhatan Robertson dated April 27, 1876 and one letter from Frances Robb to Mrs. Geratt, about 1920. 1 folder.","Diary and letters of Eugenia Robb from occupied Japan while Eugenia Robb was serving with the American Red Cross. Typescripts. Also a few letters from Italy. Detailed informative letters and diary. Original to come by bequest. 1945-47.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Diary of Eugenia van Dyke Robb describing her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan while under the occupation of the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescript of Manuscript.","Letters written home by Eugenia van Dyke Robb defining her work with the American Red Cross during her stay in the Philippines and Japan with the Allied Occupation Forces, 1945-1947. Typescripts of autograph letters signed. (Originals of 36 letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 4.)","Three letters written by Eugenia van Dyke Robb when she was working for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, 1951-1953. Typescripts of autograph letters signed.","21 photographs taken by and of Eugenia van Dyke Robb in the Philippines, Japan, and Egypt.  Photographs.","Typescript of selected poems of Helen Struan Robb of \"Gay Mont\" aunt of the donor. Poem by donor's father Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.","Five poems by Helen Struan Robb, aunt of Eugenia Robb. The poems are entitled \"Beyond\", \"Absence\", \"To the Wood Robin\", \"Night Song\", and \"Love's Dawn\".","Two poems by Philip Lightfoot Robb, one entitled \"Sunbeam\" written to his daughter Eugenia Robb and the other entitled \"A Memory, the Homeward Path\" written about his beloved home \"Gaymont.\"","\"Moonlight,\" a poem by Eugenia Robb was written in Sendai, Japan in July 1946.","Typescript of diary and 5 letters of Eugenia Robb, 1947, during her assignment with the American Red Cross in Stuttgart, Germany. Also, 8 photographs of scenes in Germany. (Originals of six letters from *2000.47 added to Folder 2.) 3 folders.","Diaries, one scrapbook and letters of Eugenia Robb while serving with the American Red Cross in Japan, Philippines, and Germany. Letters from Rome, Italy, 1951-1953. Includes items labeled MsV 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4 folders. 36 original letters from this accession were added to folder 4 of Acc. 1999.34. 6 original letters from this accession were added to folder 2 of Acc. 1999.56A.","5 items relating to Eugenia Robb's stay in Japan including a map tracing her sea voyage from Washington, D.C. to the Philippine Islands in December, 1945; her article about a well known Japanese flower arranger, the first Japanese brochure published after the war, two poems written by her father, Philip Lightfoot Robb, Jr.; and one poem written by herself.","Letters of principally Philip Lightfoot Robb, 1892-1896, while attending Cleveland High School in Fauquier County, Virginia.","Memorandum, 26 October 1932, between R. G. Robb and others to receive heat from the College of William and Mary (includes letter, 1937, and resolutions, 1937, of the Board of Visitors); letter, 14 March 1944, of G. E. Meanley to members of the Fort Magruder Fishing Club; pages from the Bulletin of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society which contains an article (March 1932, Vol. IX, No. 6) of R. G. Robb \"Development of the Department of Chemistry at the College of William and Mary\" and appointment, 1930, of Robert Gilchrist Robb as Major in the Chemical Warfare Service (reserves). 1 folder. Fort Magruder Fishing Club letter transferred to Acc. 2002.46 Fort Magruder Fishing Club Papers.","Eugenia Robb's travel journal to Spain during the summer of 1952 and Philip L. Robb's song \"Tis Cupid wires my Heart to You.\"","Class of June 1948, Baltimore City College, Banquet Program honoring Phillip L. Robb, Teacher and Department Head of Chemistry, 1901-1948, with newspaper clipping concerning his retirement; certificate of distinction awarded to Philip L. Robb, June 7,1893, from Cleveland High School; May 1980 issue of Good Reading, including an article by Eugenia Van Dyke Robb entitled \"Picasso of the Flowers.\" 1 folder.","Large collection of papers, books and more given by James S. Patton.","Scrapbook about \"Welcum Hinges\" a book written by Bernard Robb. Contains printed articles and reviews. Photograph of portrait of John Hipkins Bernard. Photographs of Sutton Hall and St. Bartholomew's Church. Photograph of John Bernard Robb. Copy of 1857 pages from diary of Helen S. Bernard of \"Gay Mont,\" Caroline County, Virginia. Copies of correspondence of the Robb and Bernard Families from William and Mary Collection, 1857-1874. Copy of newspaper announcement of the marriage of Frederick Smith-Shenstone on February 6, 1873. Correspondence between John Sclater of London with James S. Patton and between East Sussex County Records Office and James S. Patton about Sutton Hall visit and genealogy. 1995. Portion of book written by John Sclater on the Sclater Family. Maps showing Sutton Hall area.","Gaymont Collection, a gift from APVA. Not yet processed. June 2013 Architectural Digest, p. 150, \"American Revival\" by Julia Reed about the history and restoration of Gay Mont added by staff in 2013. Includes several nineteenth-century cased photographs and early twentieth-century photographs.","William and Mary Senior Honor Thesis, April 2001, \"A Palace Called Beautiful, Virginia Women, The Confederacy and the Transmission of Southern Culture\" by Amanda Elizabeth Creekman.","Correspondence with A. Randolph Howard and the Navy Department about securing a memento of the Battleship Richmond for Mrs. William Augustine Smith who christened the Richmond when she was launched in 1860. Mrs. Smith was Harriett Field Robb, the daughter of Captain Robert Gilchrist Robb, U.S.N. and at that tiime, Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia Navy Yard.  Allen Randolph Howard was married to Frances Lightfoot Smith, the daughter of Mrs. William Augustine Smith.","Consist of war ration books for member of the Robb family, as well as Robert J. (Bobby) Robb's Matthew Whaley High School yearbooks, 1948-1950. Yearbooks contain many personalized dedications.","For members of the Robb family of Williamsburg, Va.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Belonging to Robert J. Robb.","Photograph, ca. 1904, of a painting of Frances Randolph (Howard) Robb (b. 1894) at the age of 10. 1 folder.","Included are war ration books for the Robb family, an information sheet concerning registration for war ration books, as well as a tag for a shipment from Scotland imprinted with a Williamsburg business name: \"Cogar, Lewis and Geiger, Inc., Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.\" 1 folder.","Primarily letters, 1944-1964, written by Earl Gregg Swem to Robert Robb and Frances Robb.  Also contains clippings related to Earl Gregg Swem, a card from John Stewart Bryan, and an invitation to dinner from John Stewart Bryan.","Contains letters, 1892, from Robert Gilchrist Robb to his mother and to Bernard Robb. There are also programs, 1944, from Bruton Parish Church.  1 folder.","Letters, 1939-1945, from Robert Hunt Land, College of William and Mary librarian, to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb. Land primarily wrote these letters while on the USS Brooklyn during World War II.  3 folders.","Contains letters, 1949-1952, written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb to her son, Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., while he was serving in the Army.  3 folders.","Letters addressed to members of the Robb family. Includes one letter, 1944 from a religious organization in Alaska, addressed to Robert Gilchrist Robb, to which the Robb family seemed to donate. There is also a Christmas card, 1992, addressed to Frances Robb.","Includes the baptismal record and accompanying letter from W.A.R. Goodwin of Frances Robb, a map of Cheatham Annex, a note written by Frances Randolph Howard Robb, and a booklet published by John Garland Pollard entitled \"A Connotary: Definitions not Found in Dictionaries.\"","Contains photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other material relating to the Robb and Bernard Families. The bulk of the accession consists of photographs and scrapbooks of family members, reunions, and family visits. Also included in the collection are Bruton Parish Church newsletters, material related to the Nicolas Mortiau Descendants Association; and travel diaries of Frances Robb during the 1920s.","Includs letters written to Robert Gilchrist Robb by residents of Williamsburg, including Janet Kimbrough, and material relating to the portrait of Robert Gilchrist Robb which hangs in the Special Collections Research Center.","Letters from Robert Hunt Land to Frances Randolph Howard Robb, wife of William and Mary Professor of Chemistry Robert Gilchrist Robb, while Land was serving in the Pacific Theater of World War II.","Fragments of three letters written in the same hand, perhaps by someone with the first or last name \"Randolph.\"","Includes a diary of Frances Randolph Howard, letters of Robert Gilchrist Robb, and letters of J. Patton.","Contains letters to Frances Randolph Howard from various family members including William Key Howard, Carrie Stuart Davis, Frances Upton, and Nina Stuart Smith; photographs of William Taylor Smith and Clara Haxall Randolph; and the roll book of Robert Gilchrist Robb while a chemistry professor at William and Mary from 1944 to 1945.","Letters written by William Key Howard to his sister Frances R. Howard. In the earliest letters William mentions school and alludes to his outdoor hobbies: buying fishing tackle and shotgun shells. The later letters were written from old family estate known as Gay Mont, in Rappahannock Academy, Virginia, which belonged to the Robb-Bernard branch of the family. Letters concering hunting, swimming, and horseback riding summers of 1921 and 1922. Mentions numerous cousins who visted Gay Mont. The final letters were written from Fredericksburg, Virginia where William attended Fredericksburg High School. Contains two postcards to William from his sister Frances.","Letters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School.  Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory.  Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now \"Pvt. W.K. Howard\"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant.  Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues.  William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I.  Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his guardian and financial advisor Mr. Young. Money from Mr. Young to buy Liberty Bond. He writes of going to see \"The Birth of a Nation.\"  He mentions Black people in the theater were clapping when the character Lynch  was carried through the street on the shoulders of celebrating Black people.  He writes that \"they had K.Ks. up in the gallery to keep the colored people quite [sic].\" William works on a ship as deck boy. Mentions going to see \"The Birth of a Nation\". Contains a letter from the Davey Tree Expert Company dated October 16, 1925 accepting William's acceptance into their tree surgeon program.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes.  Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland.  Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.","Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Robb (nee Howard). William is working temporarily as crew member on a ship-sails to Antwerp and Rotterdam.  Returns and resumes job with Davey Tree Expert Company.  Works near Baltimore Maryland.  Mentions lay offs by \"Ford\". Leaves job at Davey Tree Expert Company in September and works for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation. Longs for the sea.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William writes of having \"sent that lock of Boothe's [sic] hair that Grandma had to the Confederate Museum in Richmond.\" Mentions marital problems between his father and his second wife (Amy Margaret), she might move back to Texas. Mentions Frances and husband Robert Gilchrist Robb moving into the Paradise (Ludwell-Paradise) House on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Longs for the sea, Frances worries about him when he sails. Desires to work on a ship through the Shipping Board. Some letters written while at sea on the SS Eastern Dawn which sailed to Europe including Antwerp. Contains photographs.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the Virginia National Guard-training at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Writes of opprotunity to partly own a gold mine with his friend Lynn-mine is located in Honduras. William and friend Robbie contemplate going there. Novmeber 3, he mentions stock market and the crash.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions getting a job as a watchman at Kenmore (the one time home of George Washington's sister) which is being renovated.  Estate once belonged to William's grandfather William Key Howard Sr. as well as his Uncle Willam Key Howard Jr. He must keep watch at night- so he sleeps there.  Mentions cousin John Randolph died.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of moving to Belle Hill, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Works for the National Park Service, specifically as park superintendant of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Includes Newspaper clippings and announcement of his marriage to Elizabeth Burke Crismond on March 18, 1937. Father dies, mentions funeral-he is executor of father's estate-details. Mentions housewarming for new home at the park for Branch Spalding (coordinating superintendent for Virginia Civil War parks).","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at \"Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk\". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his \"expert\" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to \"Ono siding\" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made \"The Birth of a Nation\".","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for \"agriculturalist discharge\", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied.  Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest.  Mentions the weather of San Bernardino.  Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar College. William mentions doings of other men like working at \"Kaisers steel mills\". Mentions his working extra hours for extra money for his upcoming furlough, received the good conduct metal which he finds ironic because he often breaks the rules. Includes pictures.","Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled \"The Colored Soldier\", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both William and his wife which mention France's daughter Fran having surgery twice. William works for the fire department at Quantico as well as at his farm Belle Hill.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb.  Mentions helping clean up debris left by the fire at Gay Mont, alludes to the Pattons' intention to restore the house.  Mentions his daughters, Ellen and Cary, attending Mary Washington College, Ellen also spent some time at William and Mary.  Mentions having portraits restored one of Ellen and one of Alice.  Comments on the inauguration of John F. Kennedy which he viewed on television.  References situation in Berlin and advises sister to buy extra food each week to build a supply.  William has been copying Uncle William's Civil War diary which mentions the battles of Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg which he was able to avoid. Includes a copy of an article \"The Valleys of Virginia- The Rappahannock\" published in 1859- mentions Port Royal, Gay Mont, and slave working conditions in the region. Folder also includes a captioned photograph from a newsletter (?) commemorating William K. Howard's thirty years of services as a firefighter.","Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses school plans as well as work and summer plans for Cary and Ellen. Eugenia may have had a stroke 1962. Mentions a midnight Christmas service at St. George. Amy fell down stairs and broke her pelvis. Saw the Mona Lisa in Washington D.C. Mentions the marriage of Mr. Brigham to a Spencer from Williamsburg. Mentions that Jim will be out of the service in 1963. Writes of farm and animal life. Liz receives Mama's diamond. Mentions Belle Hill's estate price. Discusses Amy's will.","Letters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over assesment. William dies February 10, 1898. Manzie dies October 20, 1913- letters from Hollywood grave stones. Thank-you note from Liz. Mentions a trip to Montross. Thank-you letter for tulips. Mentions a 50 cent pieces Bobby is saving and plans of Ellen and Patti's trip to Europe.","Letters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Discusses Belle Hill afairs such as hunting, dogs, and fuel oil as well as of Liz's new teaching job. Includes a typed copy of the History and Life of Thomas Mann Randolph and documentation of Gilchrist from the Clan Macfarlane. Columbia in hospital. Mentions Tides Inn visit to Shirley and Berkely Plantations. Bill still member of American Legion. Visits with family at Gay Mont. Mentions chromolithographs. Mentions Chestertown and Cambridge on the Eastern Shore where he worked. Liz injured herself. Writes of politics. Flower delivery for Frances. Bill giving up farming plans to rent Camden farm to Piedmont Fertilizer. Piedmont affairs. Mentions the weather, flooding and Paul Karsten's health. Writes of people in Florida. Writes of Bill and Buff's relationship and outings. Mentions \"We Began At Jamestown\" and party at Prospect Hill. Talks of high school reunion and John Billingsley's face lift. Mentions visit of Newt Hill and Clara Louise and daughter. Writes of hunting dogs and hunting. Mentions mulitple visits and socials with different persons. Bill is a grandpa and in 69 years old. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Bear sighting at Gay Mont. Mentions Cary, Fritz, and Ashley's travels. Mentions weather. Writes of dinner parties and guests. Plans for 50th high school reunion. Mentions photographs of John Eager's medal. Bill member of 32nd degree in Scottish RIte of Masonry in Richmond, initiated into Shriners. Includes copy of parole document from National Archives from Headquarters Department of Virginia 1865 William Howard as prisoner of war 4th Virginia Calvary, permission to go home to Maryland. Bill to be grandpa in May. Mentions multiple wedding anniversaries, weddings, and events of friends. Discusses possible oil shortages soon.","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Information on Cary, Fritz, and family. Writes about social visits from various family members. Bear sightings at Gay Mont. Writes of Washington D.C. and traffic issues as well as archival work. Includes copies: Philip L. Robb, William R. Bernard of Co.B 9th Virginia Calvary, (Johnson's Regiment). Mentions Ellen and Jim as well as Columbia's health improving. Writes of Tom's auto accident at Gay Mont and mentions Brown's Motel in Port Royal. Writes of Joe Holloway's funeral and events. Contains get well cards to Frances. Mentions hunting on his property and deer season. Contains 3 photographs of Ashley and Key. Mentions a brass Randolph paper clip and a New Year party at Propect Hill. Mentions the Hoyt's party and health. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Mentions Belle Hill and farm affairs. Writes of various persons being in the hospital. Mentions two historians from Park Services and a PhD visiting him to talk about Chatham, inquired of pictures, maps, and events. Writes of the geneology of the Virginian Howards and the Maryland Howards as well as an article Cary wrote. Writes of Liz's biopsy. Mentions Ellen's visit and travels. Discusses A.P.V.A. deal and people. Mentions Gay Mont, Mount Zion, a wedding at Vanters, Tappahannock, Mulberry Place, the Eupatorium Incarnatu, Kenmore, Woodlawn, and Bowling Green. Mentions Howard McHenry, Paul Karsten and his family, Frances Patton, the Boddies, Eleanor Iglehart, granddaughter Ashley, Mrs. Briggs, Charles and Madge Marshell, the Holmes, Katherine Yerby, and states that Mary Stevenson and John Billingsly died. Writes often of dogs and some of politics. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of fuel oil and prices. Mentions the weather and writes often of the dogs. Visits of family, Ellen, Liz, Cary, and grandchildren. Writes about historians inquiring about Chatham. Discussess geneological matters. Bill plants 7,00 pines on property-cost sharing-writes of trees. Mentions John and Peg Russell, Mary Coleman, Jim, David Holmes, Thomas and Lawson Waring, Dr. McFarland, Dorothy and Joe Harris, Bob Krick, the Caroline Historical Society, Taylor Turner, Dorothy Peters, Sally Scott Norris, Wallace Yerby, Forrest Dickinson, and Marge Arnold. Plans of going to Europe. Also mentions Napels Florida, St. Asaphs, Bowling Green, Tuckahoe, Belle Hill, Stratford, Camden, Spotsylvania, St. Peters, New Salem Church, Gay Mont, Vanters, and Fredericksburg. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Frances Robb is in the hospital. Writes of weather-mentions hang up dead water snake so rain would come. Writes of dogs and new dog. Mentions gardening and the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Writes of many social visits and church services. Mentions Lucille Reilly, John Ballentine, Virginius Dabney's history book, the Yerby's and the Wallace's, Rosalie, Ellen and Columbia, the Quarles, Raplph Robertsons, Alice Turner. Writes of Bowling Green, Wynnewood Pennsylvania, Gay Mont, Port Royal, Goldenvale Creek, Gouldman Dam. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard and Frances Patton to Frances Robb. Includes photograph of Lucy Anne Patterson \"Mamseys\" Mother. Mentions the weather. Writes of Ellen and Cary and their plans and travels. Mentions the dogs. Purchase of brick lined stove. Mentions Thanksgiving plans with family. Writes of various social visits and parties. Mentions Bob Hicks, Dorothy Harris, Ralph Fall, the Howards, the Russells and the Carters, Sally Norris Scott, and Rosalie Taylor, as well as Spring Grove, Bowling Green, Gay Mont and Snow Creek, the Crowningshield Building at Kenmore, and the Happy Clam. Writes of Columbus day being celebrated on the 10th not the 12th. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of Frances' dinner party and of the stone from James H. Byran Memorials of Harrisonburg. John A. Weaver is their Fredericksburg representative. Stone brought to Gay Mont-writes of mud and trouble with delivery. Bill's cousin Key died. Frances is in the hospital, plans to return home on her birthday. Liz thanks Fran for sending checks. Mentions settling France's estate. Description of Frances. Liz works at the hospital. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at \"Belmont\", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson, the Bowens and Marjorie Strother, Jeff Gilbert, the Erhards. Also mentions the DMA picnic at Berry Plain. Mentions placing flags at grave sites. Writes of wedding plans. Mentions the Bowens making \"Oaken Brow\" into a spinach farm. Mentions Gay Mont, Bridgeville, Ghelarduccis and surrounding street names. Includes a page from a diary, and writes of viewing many photographs. Mentions various names of streets and locations. (A more detailed description included in folder).","Includes\"'calling card, brownley's, Washington, DC, message from Bill\". Index card with names of William Key Howard to sister Frances R.H. Robb, Frances Lightfoot Robb and wife, Elizabeth Crismond Howard. Index card from Elizabeth Crismond Howard to sister in law Frances Robb. Very small postcard from Smith Memorial, Philadelphia to Miss F.R. Howard in Washington DC. Postcard from Bill with photograph of Tsukuba. Postcards from Bill to F.R. Howard, postcard to Mrs. R.G. Robb, all with various images. As well as undated items in Howards-cards and letters folder. (A more detailed description located in folder.)","One 8\" x 10\" black and white photograph of Eugenia van Dyke Robb that was used for a story published by the Baltimore Sun in 1943.","This series contains letters, postcards, photographs, and other material related to the Robb-Bernard family. Most of the material relates to the family of Frances Robb. Some of the correspondents in the letters include Robert Gilchrist Robb, Jr., Frances Randolph Howard, and other members of the Howard family. Material related to Frances Robb's time at William and Mary is also included."],"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","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization"],"names_coll_ssim":["American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"famname_ssim":["Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family"],"persname_ssim":["Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization","Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family","Taylor, John, 1753-1824","Tompkins, Sally Louisa, 1833-1916"],"language_ssim":["English French Dutch;Flemish"],"total_component_count_is":288,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:42:20.276Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1928"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_815","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Robert E. 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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.","Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870) was a career U.S. Army officer and perhaps the most celebrated general of the Confederate forces to serve during the American Civil War. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Box and folder list compiled by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in November 2011.","Letter, 4 May 1861, to Robert E. Lee from T. Rowland of Fairfax County, Va. desiring a commission with the Virginia forces, bearing endorsement of Lee. Includes printed material regarding Lee, such as his farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia, his will, and  photographs and engravings of Lee.","Item 1: Photostat of a printed list of graduates at West Point, showing Robert E. Lee in second place; on verso,  an order from the Engineer Department, Washington, [D.C.], assigning Lee to duty, June 1829 and 11 August 1829\nJune 1829.  Photostat of a printed list of graduates at West Point, showing Robert E. Lee in second place; on verso, 11 August 1829,  an order from the Engineer Department, Washington, [D.C.], assigning Lee to duty.  Photostat and facsimile of Autograph Document Signed.  1 item.","Item 2: Printed facsimile of the will of Robert E. Lee, 1846\n1846.  Printed facsimile of the will of Robert E. Lee.  1 item.","Item 3: T. Rowland, Richmond, [Virginia], of Fairfax County, Virginia, to Maj[or] Gen[era]l R[obert] E. Lee.  Also, an autograph andorsement sugned by R[obert] E. Lee recommending Rowland for a commission, 4 May 1861\n4 May 1861.  T. Rowland, Richmond, [Virginia], of Fairfax County, Virginia, to Maj[or] Gen[era]l R[obert] E. Lee.  Offers his services to Virginia.  Also, an autograph endorsement, 4 May [1861] signed by R[obert] E. Lee recommending Rowland for a commission.  Autograph Letters Signed.  2 items/","Item 4: Robert E. Lee, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to General Joseph E. Johnston, 21 November 1862\n21 November 1862.  Robert E. Lee, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to General Joseph E. Johnston.  1 item.  Not able to locate, June 1980.","Item 5: The True Story of General Order No. 9... and other facsimiles and typecripts of the address, 10 April 1865\n10 April 1865.  The True Story of General Order No. 9... published by the Lee Museum Committee, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia.  Charlottesville, The Michie Company.  Includes a facsimile of General Lee's farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia.  24 cm.  1 item. 7 pages.  Also other facsimiles and typescripts of the address.  4 items.","Item 6: R[obert] E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charlotte C[ourt] H[ouse], Virginia, 26 June 1869\n26 June 1869.  R[obert] E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charlotte C[ourt] H[ouse], Virginia inviting him to make and address at the college.  Typescript Copy of Letter.  1 page.","Item 7: A newspaper clipping from the Washington Evening Star regarding Lee's coffin, 13 [October] 1925\n13 [October] 1925.  A newspaper clipping from the Washington Evening Star regarding Lee's coffin.  1 item.","Item 8: Printed articles, poems, and plays about Robert E. Lee, undated\nPrinted articles, poems, and plays about Robert E. Lee.  14 items.","Item 1: Engravings and printings of Robert E. Lee, undated\nEngravings and printings of Robert E. Lee.  15 items.","Item 2: Photographs of Robert E. Lee, one bearing the \noriginal autograph signature of Robert E. Lee, undated\nPhotographs of Robert E. Lee, one bearing the original autograph signature of Robert E. Lee.  Also includes a photograph of a statue of Robert E. 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Rowland, Richmond, [Virginia], of Fairfax County, Virginia, to Maj[or] Gen[era]l R[obert] E. Lee.  Also, an autograph andorsement sugned by R[obert] E. Lee recommending Rowland for a commission, 4 May 1861\n4 May 1861.  T. Rowland, Richmond, [Virginia], of Fairfax County, Virginia, to Maj[or] Gen[era]l R[obert] E. Lee.  Offers his services to Virginia.  Also, an autograph endorsement, 4 May [1861] signed by R[obert] E. Lee recommending Rowland for a commission.  Autograph Letters Signed.  2 items/","Item 4: Robert E. Lee, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to General Joseph E. Johnston, 21 November 1862\n21 November 1862.  Robert E. Lee, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to General Joseph E. Johnston.  1 item.  Not able to locate, June 1980.","Item 5: The True Story of General Order No. 9... and other facsimiles and typecripts of the address, 10 April 1865\n10 April 1865.  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Includes a facsimile of General Lee's farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia.  24 cm.  1 item. 7 pages.  Also other facsimiles and typescripts of the address.  4 items.","Item 6: R[obert] E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charlotte C[ourt] H[ouse], Virginia, 26 June 1869\n26 June 1869.  R[obert] E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charlotte C[ourt] H[ouse], Virginia inviting him to make and address at the college.  Typescript Copy of Letter.  1 page.","Item 7: A newspaper clipping from the Washington Evening Star regarding Lee's coffin, 13 [October] 1925\n13 [October] 1925.  A newspaper clipping from the Washington Evening Star regarding Lee's coffin.  1 item.","Item 8: Printed articles, poems, and plays about Robert E. Lee, undated\nPrinted articles, poems, and plays about Robert E. Lee.  14 items.","Item 1: Engravings and printings of Robert E. Lee, undated\nEngravings and printings of Robert E. 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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.","Robert H. Tucker was a member of the class of 1893 at the College of William and Mary. He was professor of economics and business administration from 1919-1946 and dean of Washington and Lee University. Tucker served as chairman of the Virginia Commission on County Government, 1930-1932; member of Virginia Commission on Sate and Local Government, 1922-1924; chairman of the Industrial Commission of Virginia, 1918-1919; and economic consultant to the Virginia Department of Highways, 1953-1957. 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It includes postcards and extensive handwritten descriptions by Edna Shaw, programs, and news clippings reviewing the play.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Also included are a class photograph, 1900, presented to Edna's mother Hazel by her teacher, a 1904 letter addressed to Hazel Shutts, a small photo album (circa 1930s-1950s), correspondence, a wedding invitation, financial and insurance records, a Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority pledge manual, and a 1937 class will of the seniors of Skidmore High School.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Also included is some genealogical information on the Shaw family (photocopies).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers of the Shaw family of Skidmore, Missouri. Included are a scrapbook, 1941, of Edna Shaw (b. 1920) documenting her travels through some of the southern states where she directed the comedy \"Bubbling Over,\" which was sponsored by the American Legion. It includes postcards and extensive handwritten descriptions by Edna Shaw, programs, and news clippings reviewing the play.","Also included are a class photograph, 1900, presented to Edna's mother Hazel by her teacher, a 1904 letter addressed to Hazel Shutts, a small photo album (circa 1930s-1950s), correspondence, a wedding invitation, financial and insurance records, a Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority pledge manual, and a 1937 class will of the seniors of Skidmore High School.","Also included is some genealogical information on the Shaw family (photocopies)."],"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":["Shaw family"],"persname_ssim":["Shaw, Edna, b. 1920","Shaw, Hazel","Shaw, James"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Shaw family","Shaw, Edna, b. 1920","Shaw, Hazel","Shaw, James"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":11,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:41:50.510Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1455"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9004#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Skipwith Family","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9004#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9004#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9004.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Skipwith Family papers","title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1760/1977"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"text":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977","Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Education--Virginia--History--19th century","Farm management--Virginia--History--19th century","French language--Study and teaching","Gardening--Virginia","Prestwould (Virginia : Estate)","Correspondence","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","approximately 7000 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.","Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.","See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).","2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.","The collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"","Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.","Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. Acc. 2011.438.","Acc. 2011.591 transferred from College Papers a 2-page letter from Kate Skipwith with Vellum Card Trick note and letter from EG Swem explaining the note.","A portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","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","Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"collection_ssim":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"creator_ssm":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_ssim":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Skipwith Family"],"creators_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","Special Collections Research Center","Skipwith 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":["Donated to Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1947 and 1983 by Dr. and Mrs. John W. 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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."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Skipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e 2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).","2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of slaves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £130,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of some tobacco, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £795, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of some oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding some horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not intend to sell his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for horse breeding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of some bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast delivery of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of some sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining expenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for a wardrobe chest and a case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for linens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of money with interest due since 1773.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcurement of two ship's carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnded the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the return of his Negro Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their joint bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout credit for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome corn and paints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpare scythe stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending case for the settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of some bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of various letters and newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStray steer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquaints him of his arrival in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of his surveying equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due to Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to stay at Beauford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of exchange for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecurity for some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThread and butter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £1009..10..0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of his work horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his taxes and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation regarding some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot undertake to prosecute his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of some land and a court case pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of various legal costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCattle he expects for North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas plotted the mill pond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScantling and plank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods on board the ship Robert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for some prunes, raisins and currants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVerdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs willing to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer of a horse for £45.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Green will view the road next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIngram's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of five grindstones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are some for her brother, Hugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral suits pending that day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of the certificate tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather and its interruption of various projects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown's ticket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA suit; advises caution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some clover and grass seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of turnip seeds, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaddle for a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of three hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping some tobacco to Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of some grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis \"agreeable passage\" back to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of their accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his account with Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis failure to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of some ditches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and settlement of some debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt to Colonel William Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the debt for the horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsefulness of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026amp; Co. which has been returned to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bonds which he took care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some grass seed for his orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis recent illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of his tobacco sold in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for a wagon and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre sending him a hamper of London port wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis attendance at the Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis borrowing money on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly delivery of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of a plot of tobacco land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of the Holt estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account since December 1785.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a packet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some nails and buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles requested by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout some money due to his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHop roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle to a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco, and related business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the balance outstanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his suit against Mr. Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawes, Stephenson, \u0026amp; Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis decision to be of service to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchandise contracted for, being ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis title to some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding taxes for 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir tobacco account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026amp; Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased, including linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Christmas box and other small matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe goods purchased by her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and plan of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePort wine and Irish beef tongue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDomestic matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement and receipt for the balance of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill \u0026amp; receipt for bridge tolls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for some articles furnished for his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight on board a ship bound for London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney oustanding on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the power of an attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mill stone business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement and execution for debt against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for shipping his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account with Messrs. J. \u0026amp; A. Freeland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis collection of books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeal for the sale and possession of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills on Glasgow and London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his land in Halifax County .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis order for Imperial Tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome property near Washington and also business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax returns on his still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe law concerning the possession of stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money he owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious correspondence and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt and other legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe price of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaleb Johnston eight pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob that Robson was not able to perform as expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Peter Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsed as miscellaneous note paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment for Baird Judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Peyton and Bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of certification by John Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's financial and legal transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedy and treatment for yellow fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two thousand five hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequesting the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026amp; Duncan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding looking glasses and brass andirons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026amp; Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request for $4800.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown writer's daughter Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026amp; Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026amp; other restrictions on commerce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirection along the main road to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026amp; Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for books, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eError in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormer business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEach bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $15000\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $100.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriter's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and invoice of books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for lodging and other services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for one piece of web.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHumberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for cotillion party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for planking and scathing purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for mending plastering round the doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for financial aid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of wool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Baily taking his slaves away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $3000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $2000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of money and bonds given John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for loan to John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat prices and wine prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCameron is lending money to Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning notices delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill deliver goods bought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to provide good security for his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill supply him with a sulky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for $7500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for loan of $3500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eData on tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends items from their store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to purchase corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad his wife and child are now well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $1000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer health better; hopes to have another child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $5000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's tax problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganization of The Exchange Bank of Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $30,000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and 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and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to pay his bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelia's divorce went through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia census of 1890.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFerry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and 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Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eincluding a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? 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He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. 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Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"","Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.","Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. Acc. 2011.438.","Acc. 2011.591 transferred from College Papers a 2-page letter from Kate Skipwith with Vellum Card Trick note and letter from EG Swem explaining the note."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["A portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"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":["Skipwith Family"],"persname_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1562,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:00.651Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9004.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Skipwith Family papers","title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1760/1977"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"text":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977","Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Education--Virginia--History--19th century","Farm management--Virginia--History--19th century","French language--Study and teaching","Gardening--Virginia","Prestwould (Virginia : Estate)","Correspondence","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","approximately 7000 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.","Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.","See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).","2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.","The collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"","Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.","Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. Acc. 2011.438.","Acc. 2011.591 transferred from College Papers a 2-page letter from Kate Skipwith with Vellum Card Trick note and letter from EG Swem explaining the note.","A portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","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","Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"collection_ssim":["Skipwith Family papers, 1760/1977"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"creator_ssm":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_ssim":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Skipwith Family"],"creators_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","Special Collections Research Center","Skipwith 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":["Donated to Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1947 and 1983 by Dr. and Mrs. John W. 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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."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Skipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e 2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).","2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of slaves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £130,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of some tobacco, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £795, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of some oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding some horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not intend to sell his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for horse breeding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of some bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast delivery of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of some sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining expenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for a wardrobe chest and a case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for linens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of money with interest due since 1773.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcurement of two ship's carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnded the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the return of his Negro Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their joint bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout credit for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome corn and paints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpare scythe stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending case for the settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of some bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of various letters and newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStray steer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquaints him of his arrival in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of his surveying equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due to Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to stay at Beauford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of exchange for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecurity for some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThread and butter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £1009..10..0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of his work horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his taxes and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation regarding some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot undertake to prosecute his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of some land and a court case pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of various legal costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCattle he expects for North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas plotted the mill pond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScantling and plank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods on board the ship Robert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for some prunes, raisins and currants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVerdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs willing to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer of a horse for £45.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Green will view the road next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIngram's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of five grindstones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are some for her brother, Hugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral suits pending that day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of the certificate tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather and its interruption of various projects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown's ticket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA suit; advises caution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some clover and grass seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of turnip seeds, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaddle for a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of three hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping some tobacco to Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of some grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis \"agreeable passage\" back to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of their accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his account with Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis failure to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of some ditches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and settlement of some debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt to Colonel William Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the debt for the horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsefulness of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026amp; Co. which has been returned to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bonds which he took care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some grass seed for his orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis recent illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of his tobacco sold in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for a wagon and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre sending him a hamper of London port wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis attendance at the Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis borrowing money on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly delivery of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of a plot of tobacco land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of the Holt estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account since December 1785.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a packet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some nails and buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles requested by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout some money due to his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHop roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle to a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco, and related business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the balance outstanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his suit against Mr. Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawes, Stephenson, \u0026amp; Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis decision to be of service to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchandise contracted for, being ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis title to some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding taxes for 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir tobacco account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026amp; Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased, including linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Christmas box and other small matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe goods purchased by her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and plan of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePort wine and Irish beef tongue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDomestic matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement and receipt for the balance of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill \u0026amp; receipt for bridge tolls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for some articles furnished for his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight on board a ship bound for London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney oustanding on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the power of an attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mill stone business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement and execution for debt against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for shipping his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account with Messrs. J. \u0026amp; A. Freeland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis collection of books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeal for the sale and possession of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills on Glasgow and London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his land in Halifax County .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis order for Imperial Tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome property near Washington and also business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax returns on his still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe law concerning the possession of stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money he owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious correspondence and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt and other legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe price of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaleb Johnston eight pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob that Robson was not able to perform as expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Peter Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsed as miscellaneous note paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment for Baird Judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Peyton and Bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of certification by John Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's financial and legal transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedy and treatment for yellow fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two thousand five hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequesting the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026amp; Duncan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding looking glasses and brass andirons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026amp; Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request for $4800.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown writer's daughter Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026amp; Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026amp; other restrictions on commerce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirection along the main road to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026amp; Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for books, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eError in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormer business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEach bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $15000\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $100.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriter's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and invoice of books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for lodging and other services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for one piece of web.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHumberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for cotillion party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for planking and scathing purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for mending plastering round the doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for financial aid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of wool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Baily taking his slaves away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $3000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $2000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of money and bonds given John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for loan to John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat prices and wine prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCameron is lending money to Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning notices delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill deliver goods bought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to provide good security for his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill supply him with a sulky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for $7500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for loan of $3500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eData on tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends items from their store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to purchase corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad his wife and child are now well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $1000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer health better; hopes to have another child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $5000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's tax problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganization of The Exchange Bank of Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $30,000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and 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He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. 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Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"","Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.","Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. Acc. 2011.438.","Acc. 2011.591 transferred from College Papers a 2-page letter from Kate Skipwith with Vellum Card Trick note and letter from EG Swem explaining the note."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["A portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"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":["Skipwith Family"],"persname_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1562,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:00.651Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9004"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"College of William and Mary","value":"College of William and Mary","hits":69},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Financial+records\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1927\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=College+of+William+and+Mary"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","value":"Virginia Military Institute Archives","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Financial+records\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1927\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Military+Institute+Archives"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Financial+records\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1927"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"A. 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